(2023-05-04). Members of Zelensky's party introduce internet censorship bill. wsws.org The increasingly repressive and ever more openly dictatorial measures taken by the government are no doubt motivated above all by growing popular opposition to the war.
(2023-05-04). Voting underway on contract for 35,000 Los Angeles teachers, amid continuing censorship by UTLA. wsws.org The UTLA bureaucracy calls the agreement a "historic victory," but it falls far short of what teachers are demanding, particularly on teacher pay and staffing ratios.
(2023-05-04). Greenpeace USA Wins Free Speech Battle Against Canadian Logging Giant's $100M SLAPP Lawsuit. democracynow.org 
A judge in California has dismissed a seven-year $100 million lawsuit against Greenpeace USA that threatened the group's existence. Canadian logging giant Resolute Forest Products sued Greenpeace in the United States and Canada for defamation after the group exposed the company's irresponsible practices, part of a pattern of corporations attempting to use the burdens of the legal process to intimidate, exhaust and censor activists. Known as SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) lawsuits, they are increasingly being used by the rich and powerful to silence critics. We are joined by De…
(2023-05-04). "Automated Apartheid": How Israel Uses Facial Recognition to Track Palestinians & Control Movement. democracynow.org 
A new report by Amnesty International documents how the Israeli government is using an experimental facial recognition system to track Palestinians and control their movements. The findings are part of "Automated Apartheid," which reveals an ever-growing surveillance network of cameras in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron and in East Jerusalem — two places in the Occupied Territories where Israeli settlements are expanding within Palestinian areas. "Surveillance has been ramping up as illegal settler activity has also been ramping up," says Amnesty researcher Matt Mahmoudi, who a…
(2023-05-03). Automated apartheid: Israel deploys facial recognition AI to 'supercharge segregation'. peoplesworld.org 
Israel is using an experimental facial recognition system to "supercharge segregation and automate apartheid," Amnesty International General Secretary Agnes Callamard warned Tuesday. The liberal charity is publishing a new report, Automated Apartheid, detailing an "ever-growing surveillance network" entrenching the Israeli government's control of Palestinians. "In both Hebron [in the occupied West Bank] and occupied East …
(2023-05-03). Blinken Says Ukraine's Army in Better Shape Than Discord Leaks Show. news.antiwar.com Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that Ukraine's military is capable of launching a counteroffensive and regaining territory from Russia despite what Pentagon documents leaked on Discord have revealed. One of the leaked documents allegedly released by Jack Teixeira was an intelligence assessment that said Ukraine would fall "well short" of its goals to …
(2023-05-04). On World Press Freedom Day, progressives draw attention to Assange and other journalists under attack. peoplesdispatch.org In a Press Freedom Day panel discussion, progressive journalists sought to highlight the ongoing persecution of the WikiLeaks founder and the many ways in which journalists are under attack the world over…
(2023-05-03). Residents Call for Shut Down of PA Shell Plastics Plant After Chemical Leak. truthout.org When Shell Chemical Appalachia announced the start of a massive plastics manufacturing facility last November in western Pennsylvania, the subsidiary of oil major Shell described it as "world-class," and touted the company's "strong and innovative safety focus." But now, just six months later, the plant has been the site of multiple malfunctions, including the leakage of benzene… |
(2023-05-03). Mexico: AMLO Receives Julian Assange's Father and Brother, 97 Legislators Ask Biden to End Persecution Against Wikileaks Founder. orinocotribune.com Caracas, April 29, 2023 (
(2023-05-04). Unwarranted Influence, Twenty-First-Century-Style. tomdispatch.com The military-industrial complex (MIC) that President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned Americans about more than 60 years ago is still alive and well. In fact, it's consuming many more tax dollars and feeding far larger weapons producers than when Ike raised the alarm about the "unwarranted influence" it wielded in his 1961 farewell address to the nation. The statistics are stunning. This year's proposed budget for the Pentagon and nuclear weapons work at the Department of Energy is $886 billion — more than twice as much, adjusted for inflation, as at the time of Eisenhower's speech. The Pentagon now consumes mor…
(2023-05-04). Iran and Syria call for end of Western economic domination, withdrawal of all foreign troops from the region. peoplesdispatch.org Both the countries signed numerous agreements to boost their economic cooperation and called it a joint effort to face the impact of unilateral sanctions imposed by the US and its allies on their economies…
(2023-05-04). Members of youth delegation to Cuba detained on return to US. peoplesdispatch.org 150 young leaders from the United States took part in a 10-day delegation to Cuba to exchange and learn from the Cuban people. On their return, many of them were detained at US airports and their devices were searched…
(2023-05-04). On World Press Freedom Day, progressives draw attention to Assange and other journalists under attack. peoplesdispatch.org In a Press Freedom Day panel discussion, progressive journalists sought to highlight the ongoing persecution of the WikiLeaks founder and the many ways in which journalists are under attack the world over…
(2023-05-03). Residents Call for Shut Down of PA Shell Plastics Plant After Chemical Leak. truthout.org When Shell Chemical Appalachia announced the start of a massive plastics manufacturing facility last November in western Pennsylvania, the subsidiary of oil major Shell described it as "world-class," and touted the company's "strong and innovative safety focus." But now, just six months later, the plant has been the site of multiple malfunctions, including the leakage of benzene… |
(2023-05-03). Mexico: AMLO Receives Julian Assange's Father and Brother, 97 Legislators Ask Biden to End Persecution Against Wikileaks Founder. orinocotribune.com Caracas, April 29, 2023 (
(2023-05-04). Unwarranted Influence, Twenty-First-Century-Style. tomdispatch.com The military-industrial complex (MIC) that President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned Americans about more than 60 years ago is still alive and well. In fact, it's consuming many more tax dollars and feeding far larger weapons producers than when Ike raised the alarm about the "unwarranted influence" it wielded in his 1961 farewell address to the nation. The statistics are stunning. This year's proposed budget for the Pentagon and nuclear weapons work at the Department of Energy is $886 billion — more than twice as much, adjusted for inflation, as at the time of Eisenhower's speech. The Pentagon now consumes mor…
(2023-05-04). Iran and Syria call for end of Western economic domination, withdrawal of all foreign troops from the region. peoplesdispatch.org Both the countries signed numerous agreements to boost their economic cooperation and called it a joint effort to face the impact of unilateral sanctions imposed by the US and its allies on their economies…
(2023-05-04). Members of youth delegation to Cuba detained on return to US. peoplesdispatch.org 150 young leaders from the United States took part in a 10-day delegation to Cuba to exchange and learn from the Cuban people. On their return, many of them were detained at US airports and their devices were searched…
(2023-05-04). Activists and rights groups in the UK slam police action on pro-Palestine protests. peoplesdispatch.org The Palestine Action solidarity group is in the middle of a week-long demonstration and sit-in campaign in front of a subsidiary of the Israeli arms company Elbit Systems, UAV tactical systems, in the city of Leicester…
(2023-05-04). French Constitutional Council denies second request for a referendum on controversial pension reforms. peoplesdispatch.org Protests continue across France demanding the scrapping of the pension reforms law forcefully enacted by the Emmanuel Macron-led government. The reform increases the retirement age in the county from 62 to 64…
(2023-05-04). In OtherWords: May 4, 2023. otherwords.org This week in OtherWords, Farrah had a privileged view of that life for a short time. "He was my first boss after college," Farrah writes. "I was just beginning my career, knowing only that I was drawn to social justice and the arts. There was no better person to learn about either than from Mr. B." Her tribute is well worth reading. | Also this week, nonprofit immigration attorney Daniella Prieshoff unpacks the dehumanizi…
(2023-05-04). Articles] Feasibility of high-dose tadalafil and effects on insulin resistance in well-controlled patients with type 2 diabetes (MAKROTAD): a single-centre, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, cross-over phase 2 trial. thelancet.com High-dose tadalafil does not decrease whole-body insulin resistance, but increases microcirculation, induces positive effects in the liver and in intermediate metabolites, in parallel with an improved metabolic control measured as HbA1c. High-dose tadalafil is moderately well tolerated, warranting larger trials to define the optimal treatment regimen in T2D.
(2023-05-04). Al-Qaeda in Yemen Slams Saudi-Iran Normalization Deal. news.antiwar.com According to a report from The New Arab, the leader of the Yemen-based al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) has slammed Saudi Arabia for its normalization deal with Iran. In a video released earlier this week, AQAP head Khalid Batarfi said Riyadh was conceding defeat in Yemen by normalizing with Iran. Batarfi claimed AQAP is …
(2023-05-04). NATO to Open Office in Japan, the Alliance's First in Asia. news.antiwar.com NATO is planning to open a liaison office in Japan next year, the alliance's first in Asia, Nikkei Asia reported Wednesday. In recent years, NATO has turned its gaze toward the Asia Pacific region and named China a "systemic challenge" in its 2022 Strategic Concept. As part of its strategy against China, the alliance is …
(2023-05-04). How European Cities are Breathing New Life into the BDS Movement. mintpressnews.com April saw a flurry of activity in European cities rapidly advancing their own boycott procedures against Israel, with Barcelona, Liège, and Oslo all chilling their relations with Israel's apartheid government.
(2023-05-04). What Do Russia and China Use Their Military Domination For? libya360.wordpress.com Thierry Meyssan Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on April 24, 2023, presiding over the United Nations Security Council. Contrary to what the West thinks, they do not have to fear military domination by Russia and China, but the use by them of their military power to force it to honour its signed committments. Russia and…
(2023-05-04). US Troops in Somalia Rise to 900, House Votes Not to Withdraw. libya360.wordpress.com Ann Garrison and Jamal Abdulahi U.S. forces host a range day with the Danab Brigade in Somalia, April 5, 2021 The presence of US troops in Somalia helps the Islamist insurgency Al Shabaab recruit, exacerbating the very violence they claim to be fighting. But the House has voted down a resolution to withdraw. On April 27, the…
(2023-05-04). Cuba Seeks Medical and Agricultural Cooperation with Canada. libya360.wordpress.com Camila Escalante Cuba's Consul General in Toronto, Jorge Yanier Castellanos Orta, speaks at an event hosted by the A Different Booklist bookstore, organized by the Toronto Forum on Cuba. | Photo Credit: Camila Escalante. The government of Cuba is prepared to provide medical assistance to Canada and First Nations communities, having formally offered to send…
(2023-05-04). A Monumental Crisis in France. libya360.wordpress.com Luis Lazaro Tijerina I used to frequently visit a Café namely Café de Flore and it was outside of the Café de Flore on Saint Germain, that I witnessed the first marches of political anger against the Macron regime. Later with a photographer friend of mine, a Mexican American, who wisely moved to Paris at…
(2023-05-04). Russia-Africa Relations: In Search of Grounds for Cooperation on the Eve of the Second Russia-Africa Summit. libya360.wordpress.com Elena Kharitonova Understanding the deep foundations of Russian-African cooperation, knowledge of the problems Africans face, understanding the essence of their request for cooperation can become a serious competitive advantage for Russia in the current geopolitical conditions. Russia has planned a number of events related to the African continent for 2023. First of all, they include the second Russia-Africa Summit,…
(2023-05-04). Pro-ISIS Fighter in Ukraine Received UK Missiles and 'SAS Training'. libya360.wordpress.com Phil Miller Daniil Lyashuk received US and UK arms. (Photo: Deni Vendetti / Telegram) A convicted torturer and supporter of Islamic State obtained British and US rocket launchers and claims to have been instructed by the SAS. A Belarusian criminal who was reported dead last month in Ukraine claimed to have received training from Britain's…
(2023-05-04). Zelensky Regime's Fate is Sealed. libya360.wordpress.com M. K. Bhadrakumar Moscow Kremlin The West's cryptic or mocking remarks doubting the Kremlin statement on the failed Ukrainian attempt to assassinate President Vladimir Putin do not detract from the fact that Moscow has no reason on earth to fabricate such a grave allegation that has prompted the scaling down of its Victory Day celebrations on May…
(2023-05-04). üéß LEVER TIME: Will Artificial Intelligence Destroy Us — Or Set Us Free? levernews.com
(2023-05-04). Club of Rome "Limits to Growth" Author Promotes Genocide of 86% of the World's Population. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-04). Providing Syria with the Means to Reconstruct and Recover. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-04). Toxic Chemicals Are Pouring Out of Consumer Products — Here Are the Most Dangerous. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-04). Russia's Military Performance Doesn't Match the Propaganda. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-04). Ukrainian Attack on Kremlin Is a Criminal Provocation. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-04). Drone Attack on Kremlin May Further Escalate Conflict with Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-04). The Mayotte Island Crisis: Putrid Leftover of France's Imperialist and Colonialist Scrooge? globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-04). CIA May be Regarded Around World as a Rogue Elephant, But Operatives Can Still Churn Out Books that Make Themselves Look Like Heroes. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-04). Russian and African Media Practitioners: Promoting Russia-Africa Relations. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-04). Scrapping Charles Darwin: Hindutva's Anti-Scientific Maladies. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-04). Syria Takes Steady Steps on the Diplomatic Stage. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-04). "Rescuing Philosophy from Academic Irrelevance": Images of the Present Time (2023) by Alain Badiou. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-04). Dangerous Crossroads: Pending U.S. Congressional Resolution on War Against Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-04). Selected Articles: The Kremlin Under Drone Attack, Failed Attempt to Assassinate President Putin? globalresearch.ca 
By The drone attack directed against the Kremlin (allegedly) with a view to killing President Putin is no trivial matter.
(2023-05-04). Why Cavoli Moved To Undersea Warfare… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-05-04). Sudan: International community must act now to stop the war. greenleft.org.au Hoyam Abbas from the United Sudanese Revolutionary Forces Abroad on April 29 spoke to Susan Price about the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan.
(2023-05-04). Victorian NTEU members stop work for better pay, working conditions. greenleft.org.au More than 600 Victorian National Tertiary Education Union members crammed into Victorian Trades Hall for their first stop-work meeting in a decade, as part of their fight for better conditions and fair pay. Mary Merkenich reports.
(2023-05-04). Inaugural Love, Art & Revolution Film Festival a success. greenleft.org.au The inaugural Love, Art & Revolution Film Festival, directed by Jacqui North Productions and co-sponsored by Green Left and 107 Projects, was a success. Peter Boyle reports.
(2023-05-04). Ecosocialism 2023 to discuss costs of new arms race. greenleft.org.au The ecological and social impacts of a new surge in global military spending will one of the discussions at the Ecosocialism 2023 conference in Naarm on July 1—2. Peter Boyle reports.
(2023-05-04). Ten strategies to stop a war in the Asia-Pacific. greenleft.org.au The Barack Obama administration's "Pivot to Asia" — the military, economic and political strategy to deploy more than half the US Navy to the Pacific — is continuing apace. Reihana Mohideen argues it needs to be resisted.
(2023-05-04). Report: Real minimum wages have fallen to 2017 levels. greenleft.org.au Blaming wages for inflation is cover for the capitalists' attempts to make working people shoulder the cost of their system's chronic periodic economic crises, argues Peter Boyle.
(2023-05-04). Francia — La vergàºenza y el hambre. globalizacion.ca Antaño se veía en ello algo virtuoso. Antes de recibir pitanza, los necesitados tenían que sufrir el oprobio de la mendicidad. Se les obligaba a darse codazos frente a las casas de caridad, a esperar bajo el frío y ante…
(2023-05-04). Raíces nazis del conflicto mundial. globalizacion.ca El racismo de Occidente es tan viejo como Matusalén, numerosos de sus pensadores intentaron demostrar que los anglosajones, los celtas y los teutones son de raza superior. | Rudyard Kipling, premio Nobel de literatura, escribió el poema "La carga del Hombre…
(2023-05-04). Estados Unidos — Y la guerra continúa. globalizacion.ca Estados Unidos y sus aliados decidieron aumentar la presión sobre Rusia. | En su discurso con motivo del cumplimiento del primer año de la guerra con Rusia, el Presidente Volodymir Zelensky señaló que "Ucrania ha unido al mundo". Esta apreciación es,…
(2023-05-04). Chile — Consejo Constitucional No votaré el 7 de mayo. globalizacion.ca En verdad, lo que ocurra el 7 de mayo no tendrá mayor importancia para el proceso de redacción de la nueva constitución, pues está ya semi escrita, la escribieron, las y los expertos. No votaré el próximo 7 de mayo…
(2023-05-04). La Unión Europea vuelve a las políticas de austeridad. globalizacion.ca La Comisión Europea ha decidido poner fin a la "fiesta" y ha avisado a los Estados miembros que tendrán que apretarse de nuevo el cinturón a partir de 2024. Se acabó la "barra libre". La crisis del Covid-19 provocó que…
(2023-05-04). Cuban President Spoke with Solidarity Activists Who Traveled for International Workers' Day. towardfreedom.org Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel spoke with nearly 300 friends of Cuba who traveled from the United States to support the island in its fight against the U.S. blockade. Prensa Latina reports.
(2023-05-04). The destruction caused by "renewable energy"; the not-so-green reality behind the green agenda. expose-news.com Solar panels, windmills or electric cars cannot be built without mining more copper, lithium, iron and aluminium. That means vastly more destructive scraping and digging of ocean floors, rainforests and tundras on …
(2023-05-04). Have victims of covid "vaccines" become a new source of organ donors? expose-news.com Jacinda Ardern's government had an emotional response to the crisis and a mistaken understanding of science, which led to multiple vaccine-induced deaths. Have these victims become a new source of organ donors …
(2023-05-04). Truths that should terrify the Life out of you. expose-news.com Where do most of your medicines come from? Has corporate media in the US become part of the federal government? Has Google become our enemy? Are climate fanatics in the UK trying …
(2023-05-04). Australia eases draconian restrictions on prescriptions for ivermectin. expose-news.com Yesterday, Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration ("TGA") announced it was removing the restrictions imposed on general practitioners to prescribe ivermectin. The bad news is they are removing the restrictions, not immediately, but from …
(2023-05-04). Why Isn't the Democratic World a World? dissidentvoice.org 
Alain Badiou is undoubtedly among the greatest of living philosophers; one that may fairly be credited with rescuing philosophy from academic irrelevance, and the twin enemies of scientism and historicism. For Badiou, philosophy does not merely interpret the world (as Marx famously asserted in his "Theses on Feuerbach"). For an interpretation of the world, we …
(2023-05-04). Can the U.S. Adjust Sensibly to a Multipolar World? dissidentvoice.org 
In his 1987 book The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers, historian Paul Kennedy reassured Americans that the decline the United States was facing after a century of international dominance was "relative and not absolute, and is therefore perfectly natural; and that the only serious threat to the real interests of the United States …
(2023-05-04). Scandal in Tasmania: The Edifice Sports Complex Runs Amok. dissidentvoice.org Profligate, a betrayal of public service, a misspending of state goods, a fiscal barbarism. By any estimation, recent efforts regarding sport in the small Australian state of Tasmania, unmoored from the mainland, distant, and, in many ways, depressed, has become the unexpected centre of a debate: Why on earth should the public purse at both …
(2023-05-04). Biden Administration Urged to Accept Afghan Families Who Have Languished in Greece for Over 18 Months. democracynow.org 
We speak with Jumana Abo Oxa, project manager at the Greek refugee project, Elpida Home, who is in Washington, D.C., where she is meeting with Biden administration officials and lawmakers in an effort to seek help for 82 families, including many women parliamentarians, who evacuated from Afghanistan but have been stuck in Greece for over a year and a half.
(2023-05-04). U.N. Warns Afghan Humanitarian Crisis Still Urgent as Taliban Expands Crackdown on Women's Rights. democracynow.org 
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned this week that Afghanistan continues to face the largest humanitarian crisis in the world today, with a two-day summit in Doha ending without formal recognition of the Taliban government that has ruled the country since August 2021. Since their return to power, the Taliban have cracked down on women's rights, including restricting access to education and banning women from working with international aid groups. Poverty has skyrocketed in Afghanistan as years of conflict, corruption and international sanctions have battered the economy. We speak with F…
(2023-05-04). Headlines for May 4, 2023. democracynow.org Russian Shells Kill 23 in Kherson as Moscow Accuses Ukraine of Drone Attack on Kremlin, Israeli Soldiers Kill 3 Palestinians in Raid on Occupied Nablus, Rwanda Death Toll from Flooding and Landslides Rises to 136, Egypt Frees Al Jazeera Journalist Hisham Abdel Aziz After Four Years Behind Bars, Protesters Confront Blinken over Julian Assange Extradition and Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, Fed Chair Accused of "Aiming to Put People Out of Work" with Latest Interest Rate Hike, Police Arrest Wife of Texas Mass Shooter, Whom She Accused of Domestic Violence, Georgia Police Arrest Mass Shooting Suspect as Se…
(2023-05-04). CP clubs join May Day actions nationwide. cpusa.org 
Marx and Engels wrote in the Communist Manifesto that "of all the classes that stand face to face with the bourgeoisie today, the proletariat [working class] alone is a really revolutionary class," leading them to famously end: "the proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains. They have a world to win. [Workers] of …
(2023-05-04). Will the Death of Yet Another Opponent of Rwandan Strongman Paul Kagame Prompt a Suspension of U.S. Foreign Aid to Rwanda? covertactionmagazine.com The man Bill Clinton called "one of the greatest leaders of our time" has admitted that many of his opponents "tend to die." In the early morning hours of January 18, Rwandan journalist John Williams Ntwali died in a road accident. According to the senior police superintendent in Kigali, Ntwali was the passenger on a …
(2023-05-04). Stranded on the dark roads of Wet'suwet'en territory with CGL security. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in I blew a tire on my Jeep driving the rough roads up to visit the Unis'tot'en Healing Centre in unceded Wet'suwet'en territory back in…
(2023-05-04). U.S. Navy Europe/Africa, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO launch drills in N. Atlantic, Arctic. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Sixth FleetMay 3, 2023 U.S. Sixth Fleet and STRIKFORNATO to kick off FORMIDABLE SHIELD 2023By U.S. Sixth Fleet and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO Public Affairs U.S. Sixth Fleet and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) will kick off exercise Formidable Shield 2023 from the High North and North Atlantic Ocean, May …
(2023-05-04). Europe: U.S. Air Force on verge of war it's waited 75 years for. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Air Force Reserve is supporting USAFE-AFAFRICA operations for DEFENDER 23, specifically with A-10C aircraft from its reserve wing at Whiteman AFB. This year, AFR is commemorating 75 years of service, providing combat-proven Airmen at a moment's notice to address national security priorities worldwide. Photos: U.S. Air …
(2023-05-04). NATO: Joint Warfare Centre promotes Audacious Wargaming Capability. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Command TransformationMay 2, 2023 The Joint Warfare Centre: Looking to the Future of Exercises, Training and Innovation Allied Command Transformation is actively developing its Audacious Wargaming Capability, leveraging the expertise of the Joint Warfare Centre to incorporate warfare development activities into collective training and exercises. Allied Command Transformation is working to develop its Audacious …
(2023-05-04). Norfolk, Virginia: NATO to mark 20th anniversary of Strategic Warfare Development Command. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Command TransformationMay 3, 2023 Countdown to the 20th Anniversary of Allied Command Transformation NORFOLK, VA — Allied Command Transformation is approaching its 20th Anniversary, which will be celebrated in June. Allied Command Transformation was established in June 2003, with the aim of providing guidance and transformation throughout NATO's Military Instrument of Power. Staffed by …
(2023-05-04). Georgia: Pentagon conducts military exercises for war with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geMay 3, 2023 US-Georgia "continue to do more across broad range of cooperative military activities" in 2023 — US Embassy The United States Embassy in Georgia on Wednesday issued a statement on military cooperation between the two states in 2023 and stressed US-Georgia continued "to do more across a broad range of cooperative military activities". …
(2023-05-04). Fed lifts interest rates but signals possible pause amid financial turbulence. wsws.org Yesterday's meeting was held in the immediate aftermath of the takeover of the First Republic bank by JPMorgan Chase, following what was the second largest banking failure in US history, but Fed Chair Jerome Powell began his remarks to a press conference asserting that the banking system was "sound and resilient."
(2023-05-04). Thailand election to be held amid deepening political crisis. wsws.org Despite the widespread hostility toward the ruling parties, the anti-democratic election offers no genuine choice for the Thai working class.
(2023-05-04). Japanese prime minister visits Africa, targeting Russia and China. wsws.org Tokyo is exerting pressure throughout Africa to gain access to resources and to pull countries in the region away from Moscow and Beijing.
(2023-05-04). 10 year olds found working at McDonald's in Louisville, Kentucky. wsws.org The US Department of Labor cites 62 McDonald's locations including one employing 10 year olds.
(2023-05-04). Former Minneapolis cop who held back bystanders during George Floyd's murder found guilty. wsws.org Tou Thao, the last of the four former Minneapolis officers to stand trial on state charges for the May 25, 2020, police killing of George Floyd, was found guilty on Monday of aiding and abetting second degree murder.
(2023-05-04). Spain's PSOE-Podemos government plots privatisation of public health care. wsws.org The PSOE-Podemos government's plan sets out to privatise the country's public health care service through the back door, degrading medical care for the Spanish working class.
(2023-05-04). Michigan education unions hold Lansing lobby stunt while isolating striking University of Michigan grad student workers. wsws.org The Michigan AFT will hold its annual lobby day May 4, urging educators to once again beg well-heeled legislators for crumbs under conditions of the AFT's deliberate isolation of GEO strikers at the University of Michigan.
(2023-05-04). PSOE-Podemos silent on Spanish reporter Pablo González jailed in Poland. wsws.org The NATO powers present their reckless war on Russia as a war to defend democracy, based on hypocrisy and lies.
(2023-05-04). Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dead at 84. wsws.org A remarkable talent and sincere and honest performer, Lightfoot's music is widely cherished in both the US and Canada.
(2023-05-04). Australian PM defends attendance at radio host's million-dollar wedding. wsws.org Prime Minister Albanese's very well-publicised participation in right-wing shock jock Kyle Sandilands' wedding was clearly based on political calculations.
(2023-05-04). Oakland, California teachers to strike Thursday. wsws.org Oakland teachers confront efforts by the district and union to prevent them from fighting for their economic demands.
(2023-05-04). Canadian postal worker voices support for UK Royal Mail workers' fight against concessions-filled contract. wsws.org "Whether a postie is paid by the dollar, the euro, or the pound, we could swap places and be up to speed in no time," said…
(2023-05-04). May Day in Germany: Union officials and government politicians united against the working-class. wsws.org The German unions used the traditional May Day rallies to demonstrate their unqualified solidarity with the federal and state governments, their pro-war policies and the attacks on wages and jobs.
(2023-05-04). Top Polish general says 'situation does not look good' for Kiev. infobrics.org The Polish general's concerns are hardly misplaced considering that he's getting unbiased military reports from Polish and NATO services. Expectedly, such reports are extremely unlikely to ever be published by the mainstream propaganda machine, but General Andrzejczak's words alone should be enough to indicate the actual state of the Kiev regime forces.
(2023-05-04). Interest in the BRICS New Economic Order. infobrics.org The forum of emerging economies, Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS), is very much in the news. There is much global interest in the economic developments in this group, especially as it relates to creating an alternative economic order which includes a new reserve currency to replace the US dollar…
(2023-05-04). For Russia-China, Multipolarity Is All About (Usurping) the Benjamins. infobrics.org
(2023-05-04). Fostering Partnerships with BRICS Energy Investors. infobrics.org South Africa took over as the chair of BRICS on Jan. 1, 2023, during a challenging economic period, both domestically and globally. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the West's sanctions have worsened the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on economies globally, leading to soaring energy and food prices, which have had a disproportionate effect on the global South…
(2023-05-04). Sandu and EU conspiring to sanction Moldova's opposition. infobrics.org The EU supports Moldova's dictatorial policies against the opposition and citizens alike.
(2023-05-04). Africans In The United States Are A Colonized People. popularresistance.org In the colonial context, the colonized have no rights that the colonizer ever really needed to recognize. Therefore, any social space that Africans in the U.S. experienced were won through resistance. The historic fight for African self-determination and liberation from the anti-human colonial/capitalist system has been an uninterrupted feature of what we claim as the "Black Radical Tradition." | An unapologetic opposition to the U.S. colonial/capitalist project and U.S. imperialism centers the Black radical tradition, along with internationalism and a commitment to socialist transformation. It is this tradition…
(2023-05-04). China's rise as a superpower and the crumbling US empire. indybay.org Chinese diplomacy seems to me to be more imaginative and potentially more effective. That means that the world is changing in important and dramatic ways in terms of the distribution of power and influence around the world. | China is actually emerging as a global superpower on a par with the United States of America.
(2023-05-04). New York Assembly and Senate Champions Vow to Pass Global Debt Relief Bill. indybay.org Largest New York Labor and Religious Groups Support the New York Taxpayer and International Debt Crises Protection Act…
(2023-05-04). Erika Endrijonas faces new questions in LACCD fraud. indybay.org Embattled community college administrator questioned about her role in rackateering scheme, while seeking new role as President of Los Angeles City College.
(2023-05-04). US Makes Up 40% Of Global Military Spending, 10x Russia, 3x China. popularresistance.org The US military spent $877 billion, 10 times more than Russia ($86.4 billion), and three times more than China ($292 billion). | US military expenditure in 2022 was bigger than the next 10 largest spenders combined. | This means the Pentagon spent more than China, Russia, India, Saudi Arabia, Britain, Germany, France, South Korea, Japan, and Ukraine combined. This is according to data published this April by the Sweden-based Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). | SIPRI calculated that the planet's total military expenditure was $2.24 trillion in 2022. | The United States, at $877 billion, thu…
(2023-05-04). Anne Hillerman Talks About Her New Novel – 'The Way of Bear'. indybay.org Interview with Southwest mystery writer Anne Hillerman on her new novel-The Way Of The Bear (2023) a part of the Leaphorn, Chee and Manuelito series.
(2023-05-04). High Levels of Dangerous 'Forever Chemicals' Found in California's Most-Used Insecticide. indybay.org 40% of Tested Agricultural Pesticide Products Contain PFAS…
(2023-05-04). Wednesday 5/3: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org the outdoor amphitheater, outside the Bernal Branch library | 500 Cortland Avenue…
(2023-05-04). Saturday 5/6: May Day higher wages stymied by artificial scarcity: the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of | the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street. San Francisco…
(2023-05-04). Wednesday 5/17: Solon's Salon. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(2023-05-04). Tuesday 5/9: Realizing American Democracy: Climate Justice & Voting Rights. indybay.org Online teach-in…
(2023-05-04). State contractor builds bridge to connect old revolutionary base with prosperous future. ecns.cn Connecting the north and south banks of the Yudu River, the 960-meter Jijie bridge recently achieved full linkage, which "will transform local infrastructure and accelerate development in a region with a storied Communist past".
(2023-05-04). Egypt considers Chinese yuan for commodity trade. ecns.cn Egypt is considering approving the currencies of its commodity trade partners, including China, India and Russia to try to lessen the demand for dollars, Saudi-based Al Arabiya TV cited Egypt's Supply Minister Ali Moselhy as saying.
(2023-05-04). China calls for stronger WTO monitoring of U.S. trade rule violations. ecns.cn China has criticized the United States for its discriminatory subsidy policies and measures, and called on the World Trade Organization to strengthen its monitoring of the latter's violation of the WTO's rules.
(2023-05-04). Investment in Australia hits new low. ecns.cn Chinese investment in Australia remains at record lows despite the wish for expansion from business circles amid a thawing diplomatic relationship.
(2023-05-04). U.S. envoy urges more exchanges of people. ecns.cn During the one-hour "in-depth discussion of U.S.-China relations", Burns discussed a wide range of issues at the center of the world's most consequential bilateral relationship.
(2023-05-04). Youth hailed for key role in rural areas. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has hailed students at China Agricultural University for their endeavors on the front line of agricultural production, and said they displayed a spirit that all Chinese youth should have in the new era.
(2023-05-04). Myanmar urged to stem border crimes. ecns.cn China urges Myanmar to take concrete measures to crack down on transnational crimes, including cyber frauds, and rescue abducted or trapped Chinese citizens in a timely manner, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang said during his visit to the country.
(2023-05-04). Zhang makes history after reaching Madrid quarters. ecns.cn Displaying resilience and aggression, Zhang Zhizhen made Chinese tennis history on Tuesday when he became the nation's first men's player to reach the quarterfinals of a top ATP Tour event with an upset victory in Madrid.
(2023-05-04). May Day holidays set to be 'most prosperous'. ecns.cn China's consumption has been firing on all cylinders during the just-ended May Day holidays, ranging from tourism, box office, transportation, entertainment to catering sectors.
(2023-05-04). UN chief calls for humanitarian aid to Sudan. ecns.cn United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for the urgent delivery of humanitarian assistance to people facing conflict in Sudan. The UN chief was speaking after his arrival in Kenya for a two-day official visit.
(2023-05-04). Residents protest as U.S. arms dealers visit Taiwan. ecns.cn Residents were seen protesting in Taipei on Wednesday against a group of defense contractors from the United States who were visiting the island.
(2023-05-04). Policy support to encourage consumption. ecns.cn China will step up its policy support to increase consumer spending and unleash the country's purchasing potential, a key force that propels the nation's economic recovery and underpins its endeavors toward modernization and prosperity.
(2023-05-04). Dalian undersea tunnel opens to traffic. ecns.cn North China's first immersed tube undersea tunnel, the Dalian Bay Undersea Tunnel, opened to traffic on Monday in Dalian, Liaoning province.
(2023-05-04). China, ASEAN strengthen agricultural cooperation. ecns.cn On April 25, the opening ceremony of the ASEAN-China Year of Agricultural Development and Food Security Cooperation was held in Beijing.
(2023-05-04). Travel during holiday hits new record. ecns.cn China's transport network is expected to have handled 270 million passenger trips during the five-day May Day holiday, which concluded on Wednesday, the Ministry of Transport said.
(2023-05-04). Shandong chemical explosion deaths rise to 9. ecns.cn The number killed by an explosion at a chemical plant in Liaocheng, Shandong province, on Monday morning has increased to nine, with one remaining missing, local authorities said.
(2023-05-04). Political, civil groups in Taiwan protest U.S. arms dealers' visit. ecns.cn More than 200 people from a dozen of political and civil groups in the island of Taiwan on Wednesday started a joint activity to protest "Taiwan independence" and the U.S.' inciting conflicts and interference as a group of American defense contractors visit the island on the same day.
(2023-05-04). China issues report on U.S. CIA's cyberattacks on other countries. ecns.cn China's National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center and cybersecurity company 360 on Thursday jointly released an investigation report on the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) cyberattacks against other countries.
(2023-05-04). China to award 30 individuals, 19 groups May 4th Medals. ecns.cn China on Wednesday announced plans to award 30 individuals and 19 groups and organizations the 27th edition of the national May 4th Medals to mark their contributions to the country in crucial fields including the military, space science and technology and sports.
(2023-05-04). Fuxing bullet train expected to run on Qinghai-Tibet Railway: media report. ecns.cn The Fuxing bullet train, which was independently developed by China, is expected to run on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, gmdaily.cn said on Tuesday, citing China Railway Qinghai-Tibet Group Co.
(2023-05-04). How China's Gen-Z are breaking career boundaries. ecns.cn
(2023-05-04). Kremlin attacked by drones. ecns.cn The Kremlin was attached by two drones on Tuesday night with no casualties.
(2023-05-04). Chinese railways brace for return peak. ecns.cn Chinese railway braced for a travel peak as the five-day May Day holiday drew to an end on Wednesday.
(2023-05-04). High-speed passenger ship sets sail on Xiamen-Kinmen route. ecns.cn With a total length of 43 meters, a width of 10.5 meters and a depth of 3.61 meters, the new passenger ship designed for 350 passengers was put into operation on Wednesday.
(2023-05-04). Magnificent scenery of Dahong Mountain in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Magnificent scenery of Dahong Mountain at Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, May 1, 2023. The unique landform with different shapes of peaks and valleys was developed through thousands of years of wind and rain erosion.
(2023-05-04). Chris Hedges: Julian Assange and World Press Freedom Day. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-04). Sunday 5/28: Strong Like Bamboo: Stories of Resilience for Healing in the Era of Anti-AAPI Violence. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(2023-05-04). Wednesday 5/3: Your Tesla's Destroying the Earth: Silicon Valley Protest to Stop Thacker Pass Lithium Mine. indybay.org Fremont Park, corner of Santa Cruz Ave. and University Dr. in Menlo Park, across from Peet's Coffee. Walking distance from Menlo Park Caltrain.
(2023-05-04). Tampa rallies against union-busting bill on International Workers Day. fightbacknews.org Tampa, FL – On Sunday April 30, 40 people protested outside the Hillsborough School Employees Federation union hall against the recent passage of union-busting legislation aimed at public sector workers and to mark International Workers Day. | The week before, the Florida House passed HB 1445, which will create a requirement for public-sector unions to have a membership rate of 60%. After Governor Rob DeSantis signs the bill into law, public sector unions have one year to meet this requirement or be decertified. Several of the groups represented were public-sector unions including the Hillsborough County Teachers…
(2023-05-04). Mayor Wu breaks promise to solve Boston's homelessness crisis. liberationnews.org 
This summer, the Wu administration is poised to abandon even more people to the streets as their main initiative at the Roundhouse Hotel expires.
(2023-05-04). Friday 5/5: Banner for Peace. indybay.org The pedestrian bridge over Geary at Webster in San Francisco. | Public transit: Geary buses, 22 Fillmore…
(2023-05-04). This Is America #186: May Day; Fight Against Cop City Continues; Cleveland Anarchist Killed in Ukraine. itsgoingdown.org Welcome, to This Is America, May 3rd, 2023. On today's episode, first we speak with longtime antifascist organizer, Daryle Lamont Jenkins of One People's Project about Trump's recent indictment in New York and an analysis of continued far-Right attacks on drag and LGBTQ+ events. We then speak with two organizers involved in the West Coast…
(2023-05-04). May 1 "Injury to One Is an Injury to All" IBU Alcatraz Ferry Workers Protest Union Busting. indybay.org IBU-ILWU San Francisco Alcatraz Cruise ferry boat workers marched and rallied at Alcatraz Cruises at Pier 33 which is owned by Hornblower. The workers who voted for a union last fall face a blatant union busting drive by the company which has a long record of retaliating against pro-union workers and successful union busting.
(2023-05-04). Friday 5/26: Open Screening: Outsider Film Night. indybay.org ATA Gallery 992 Valencia St.
(2023-05-04). The tyranny of women and Trans hating fascist Christian groups and politicians. indybay.org Based on biblical principles, thousands of women were burned at the stake for being accused of being witches!
(2023-05-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Melanoma Monday — treating skin cancer with Mohs surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nearly 5 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a form of skin cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the first Monday in May is Melanoma Monday, a day dedicated to raising awareness for Melanoma prevention and treatment. Dr. Naiara Sbroggio Barbosa, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, explains how Mohs surgery can be used to treat basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and some…
(2023-05-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Men need to take melanoma seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's only April, but many people across the country and the globe are already enjoying summerlike temperatures. But getting out in the sun also increases your risk of getting skin cancer. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It develops in the cells that produce the pigment in your skin that gives it color. It most often occurs on skin that is exposed to the sun, but can develop in your eyes and,…
(2023-05-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Under 40? What you should know about testicular cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and for young men, it's a good time to recognize the signs of testicular cancer. Approximately 1 of every 250 men in the U.S. will develop testicular cancer, with an average age of 33 at the time of diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCR-az6uphA&feature=youtu.be Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 09) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-05-04). Consumer Health: 3 types of head and neck cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about three types of cancer that affect these areas of the body. Head and neck cancers account for nearly 4% of all cancers in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. These cancers are more than twice as common among men as women, and are diagnosed more often among people over 50. Among the many types of head and neck cancers are…
(2023-05-04). Consumer Health: Recognizing the signs of irritable bowel syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Research suggests that about 12% of people in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, and it's more common among women than men and in people younger than 50, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Even though the digestive…
(2023-05-04). Science Saturday: COVID-19 — the pandemic that's forever changed laboratory testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many people throughout the world, Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., remembers exactly where he was and what he was doing when COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic. "Those first few months of the pandemic will be forever ingrained in my memory," he says. For Dr. Binnicker, director of Mayo Clinic's Clinical Virology Laboratory, two important dates stand out above the rest. "One was Feb. 17, 2020, when Dr. (William) Morice and I were talking about whether the department should…
(2023-05-04). Regenerative biotherapeutics: Pivoting toward a new strategy for fighting disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has made significant strides biomanufacturing early-stage therapeutics. The focus is on new medicines derived from the human body, called biotherapeutics, which are shaping the future of medicine. "Our commitment to delivering new cures for unmet conditions is behind Mayo's pivot to biomanufacturing," says Julie Allickson, Ph.D., the Michael S. and Mary Sue Shannon Family Director of Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics and the Otto Bremer Trust Director, Biomanufacturing and…
(2023-05-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why some patients with breast tumors could possibly avoid a mastectomy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A breast cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. Now, patients with multiple tumors may have another option when it comes to fighting the disease. Dr. Judy Boughey, a surgical oncologist with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, led a recent study that found some patients can avoid a mastectomy when it comes to surgery. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7ISTexS0VdU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…
(2023-05-04). HPV infection may cause throat, mouth cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of the human papillomavirus (HPV). April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Head and neck cancers, including mouth and throat, occur in the head and neck region. You may have heard about the connection between HPV infection and certain types of cervical cancer, but did you know HPV infection is also related to a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer? To prevent these cancers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all…
(2023-05-04). Ready to Run: Mayo athletic trainer suggests ways to manage pain, swelling during marathon training. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Everyone has heard the saying "No pain, no gain," and, if you're training for a long-distance race, chances are that you've felt some pain. "General muscle soreness and mild discomfort is common among runners, and it often is the sign of a successful training program," says Paul Osterman, a licensed athletic trainer in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Mayo Clinic Health System. "When training for a long-distance race, it's important to gradually progress your training and…
(2023-05-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most diagnosed cases are in the southern, eastern and central parts of the U.S. It also has been diagnosed in Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa, and South and Central America. It can be a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The American Gastroenterological Association recently added guidance to medical professionals to watch for…
(2023-05-04). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Can a supplement help you sleep? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I often struggle to fall asleep at night, and then I have difficulty staying asleep. This pattern tends to occur more in the springtime. A friend suggested I try melatonin. Are there any side effects to worry about with melatonin use? Are there other things I can do to help get more rest? ANSWER: Getting a good night's sleep is important. It can be frustrating when you struggle to fall and stay asleep.Work, household…
(2023-05-04). What you need to know about the avian influenza outbreak. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Scientists continue to monitor the ongoing global avian influenza outbreak — also referred to as bird flu — that has killed millions of birds and has now crossed over to some species of mammals. Currently, the risk to humans remains low; however, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred. "Rarely, we see crossover from birds into humans, with the current circulating strain of avian influenza causing a large outbreak among wild birds and poultry. We have seen…
(2023-05-04). Mayo Clinic expert talks about the new omicron variant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While COVID-19 rates in the U.S. are relatively low and are declining, the World Health Organization (WHO) is keeping an eye on a new COVID-19 variant. The omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, known as "Arcturus," has been listed by the WHO as a variant under monitoring since March 22. Experts say this variant has a higher transmissibility rate than previous strains but doesn't appear to be more dangerous. "It is causing increasing case counts in certain parts…
(2023-05-04). Candida auris: This fungus is a health care concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of Candida auris Candida auris (C. auris) is an emerging fungus that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking. Fungi live just about everywhere, including on and inside of the body. Fungal infections are more common in people with weakened immune systems, or when fungi are introduced to areas where they are not normally found, such as in a wound. Candida species are the most common yeast responsible for fungal infections. Many…
(2023-05-04). People with severe obesity and a genetic pathway variant have increased risk of hypertension, Mayo Clinic research finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Obesity and its associated cardiometabolic issues are a major health concern in the U.S. and internationally. According to a study published in 2017, 12% of the world's adult population was affected by obesity in 2016, double the percentage from 30 years earlier. With obesity comes an increasing risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction. Fortunately, obesity is a multifactorial disease that results from an energy balance dysregulation…
(2023-05-04). Save lives this Take Back Day; safely dispose of unused medications. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Dispose of unneeded medications safely during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22. Mayo Clinic, in collaboration with the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, Olmsted Medical Center, Zumbro Valley Medical Society and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will host a community drop-off event to collect unused or expired medications. "The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and Violent Crimes Enforcement Team (VCET) are proud to team up with Mayo Clinic and other…
(2023-05-04). Hope beyond heart failure: Innovative treatment allows woman to change the course of her heart failure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When they thought they were out of options, Nancy O'Brien brought her adult daughter, Jessica, to Mayo Clinic to look into palliative or comfort care after Jessica went into heart failure. However, Mayo Clinic doctors were able to find an innovative solution that reset Jessica's clinical course and helped her get her life back. Watch: Hope beyond heart failure youtu.be/hvit3yEAQaI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (2: 55) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…
(2023-05-04). Breaking barriers: Helping Native Americans in need get the gift of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robert Monroe and Jackie Johnson stand near their home on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona For many American Indians and Alaska Natives, living on an Indian reservation provides a sense of pride, independence, and the ability to maintain cultural and social traditions important to their heritage. Life on the Indian reservation can also mean high rates of poverty, lack of access to food, transportation, communication and health care. Complex medical procedures like an organ…
(2023-05-04). Mayo Clinic Health System announces grand opening of new location for Plainview clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PLAINVIEW, Minn. — The Plainview community is invited to attend a grand opening celebration at the new Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview clinic location, 245 First St. SW, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 21. Tours of the new facility will follow a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4: 15 p.m. On Monday, April 24, Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview's new location at 245 First St. SW will open for patient appointments. Patients…
(2023-05-04). Bush's "Mission Accomplished," 20 Years Later. indybay.org The ideology of "might makes right"
(2023-05-04). The Population of Santa Cruz Declined, According to State Report. indybay.org The population of Santa Cruz County shrank in 2022, according to a report released by the State of California Department of Finance on Monday. The total population of the county dropped to an estimated 262,051 at the beginning of 2023, down from 264,912 at the beginning of 2022, which is a loss of 2,861 people, or a 1.1% decline. County by county, Santa Cruz experienced the fourth largest population decrease in the state in 2022. The report also included housing stock data. In 2022, Santa Cruz County's housing stock grew from 106,851 units to 107,165, which is a 0.3% increase.
(2023-05-04). Moscow Is Carrying Out Massive Strikes On Kiev Regime's Military Infrastructure (VIDEO). southfront.org 
On the eve of the expected Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) offensive, the Russian Armed Forces (RAF) continue to carry out massive strikes on Ukraine's military and engineering infrastructure. | Earlier, in the afternoon of May 4, AFU units attempted an offensive in the Zaporizhzhya area. According to reports from the battle field, Russian units are conducting an active defense. Apparently, in this section of the front we are observing a general reconnaissance-in-force operations of the AFU.A message from the front (Russia…
(2023-05-04). Saturday 5/6: May Day 2023: International Workers Day, An Online Celebration. indybay.org Online meeting, see website for details…
(2023-05-04). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: La desdolarización de la economía mundial. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu El cada vez mayor uso de las monedas locales en el comercio entre países, el fortalecimiento del yuan y su impacto geopolítico, serán los temas a tratar en la Mesa Redonda de este jueves "La desdolarización de la economía mundial" que contará con la presencia de prestigiosos analistas.
(2023-05-04). La historia de Amanda, la bióloga, y los paisajes de La Habana sumergida. cubadebate.cu Trabajar en el Centro de Investigaciones Marinas de la Universidad de La Habana, fue la oportunidad de Amanda para incluirse en una proyecto dedicado a investigar y comunicar el estado actual de los ecosistemas costero de la capital, en especial sus arrecifes coralinos.
(2023-05-04). Cuba emprende el camino de la Medicina personalizada (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La medicina personalizada se ha convertido en una de las principales estrategias de atención médica en el mundo, y Cuba no es la excepción. La Dra. Beatriz Marcheco Teruel, directora del Centro Nacional de Genética Médica y presidenta de la Sociedad Cubana de Genética Humana, comentó que Cuba ha comenzado a caminar en el desarrollo e implementación de esta iniciativa país.
(2023-05-04). Fenómeno El Niño comenzará en el verano, según estimaciones. cubadebate.cu La Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM) alertó la víspera que la situación climática en diversos países del mundo está aumentando en un 80 por ciento la probabilidad de que El Niño tenga lugar este verano."La probabilidad de que se instaure un episodio de El Niño entre los meses de mayo y julio es de cerca del 60 por ciento", alertó el ente.
(2023-05-04). El tiempo: Algunas lluvias en la tarde en la mitad oriental y calor. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá con predominio de nublados en la mitad oriental del país, con poca nubosidad en el resto del archipiélago. Durante la tarde estará parcialmente nublado y se nublará en el interior y sur del centro y el oriente con algunos chubascos y aisladas tormentas eléctricas, las que serán escasas en el resto del país.
(2023-05-04). Pinar del Río derrota a Cienfuegos y alcanza el liderato de la Serie Nacional. cubadebate.cu Los Vegueros ganaron el miércoles 2-0 a Cienfuegos en el Capitán San Luis y ascendieron al primer lugar de la clasificación de la 62 Serie Nacional, dejando a Santiago de Cuba (que perdió su partido) en la segunda posición. Los dirigidos por Alexander Urquiola anotaron las dos carreras en la tercera entrada.
(2023-05-04). Qué trae la prensa cubana, jueves 4 de mayo de 2023. cubadebate.cu
(2023-05-04). Triple empate en la cima del grupo élite del Capablanca in Memóriam 2023. cubadebate.cu Las victorias del avileño Luis Ernesto Quesada, el español Eduardo Iturrizaga y el brasileño Alexandr Fier propiciaron un triple empate en el liderato del grupo élite en la edición 56 del Torneo Internacional de Ajedrez Capablanca in Memóriam 2023.
(2023-05-04). UNE pronostica afectación de 204 MW durante hora pico nocturna de este jueves. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica estima para la hora pico nocturna de este jueves una disponibilidad de 2 656 MW y una demanda máxima de 2 790 MW, con un déficit de 134 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 204 MW en este horario. Se mantienen las limitaciones en la generación térmica (213 MW).
(2023-05-04). La verdad va ganando la batalla. cubadebate.cu øEste pueblo claudicando? Podrá impedir la crisis petrolífera que la celebración sea de un modo, las inclemencias meteorológicas que sea un día concreto, pero celebrarse, se celebra.Y así será. El día elegido es el 5 de mayo. Y los cubanos y cubanas saldrán a la calle a festejar el día internacional del proletariado.
(2023-05-04). ONU informa 258 millones de personas con hambre en el mundo. telesurtv.net Las diez mayores crisis del 2022 se reportaron en la República Democrática del Congo (RDC), Etiopía, Afganistán, Nigeria, Yemen, Birmania, Siria, Sudán, Ucrania y Pakistán.
(2023-05-04). Denuncian ejecuciones extrajudiciales en Perú durante protestas. telesurtv.net Los sucesos, que se extendieron por todo el territorio nacional durante dos meses, dejaron un saldo de más de medio centenar de muertos y miles de heridos.
(2023-05-04). México insiste en que EE.UU. deje de financiar a ONG opositoras. telesurtv.net En ese mismo sentido expresó su inconformidad con el financiamiento estadunidense a organizaciones como México Evalúa, Artículo 19 o Mexicanos contra la Corrupción.
(2023-05-04). Rusia anuncia represalia si instalan bases OTAN en Finlandia. telesurtv.net Rusia considera tales planes estadounidenses como evidencia de que Finlandia está perdiendo irrevocablemente su soberanía.
(2023-05-04). OCHA: Israel ha demolido 290 estructuras palestinas en 2023. telesurtv.net Con respecto al primer trimestre del pasado año, las infraestructuras atacadas por los sionistas aumentó un 46 por ciento en el 2023.
(2023-05-04). Reportan dos muertos por temporal en región de Italia. telesurtv.net Las víctimas fueron identificadas como dos hombres, uno de 80 años y el otro de 68.
(2023-05-04). Venezuela rechaza actuación de la OFAC del Departamento del Tesoro de EE.UU. telesurtv.net La vicepresidenta denunció que el Gobierno de EE.UU. dio luz verde para iniciar el proceso de remate judicial de Citgo, el principal activo de Venezuela en el extranjero.
(2023-05-04). Consejo francés rechaza referendo sobre reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net El proyecto de someter la reforma a referendo ciudadano fue promovido por 253 legisladores, en su mayoría de izquierda.
(2023-05-04). Naciones Unidas exige cese de enfrentamientos armados en Sudán. telesurtv.net Este miércoles llegó al país africano el secretario general adjunto de Naciones Unidas para Asuntos Humanitarios, Martin Griffiths.
(2023-05-04). Perú anuncia que expulsará a migrantes indocumentados. telesurtv.net Además de las expulsiones de quienes se hallen en situación irregular, se impedirá el ingreso de extranjeros sin documentación.
(2023-05-04). Aumenta a 104.000 las casas entregadas por Gobierno argentino. telesurtv.net El mandatario argentino indico que alrededor de 140.000 casas más se están construyendo en toda la provincia de Catamarca.
(2023-05-04). OMM estima que fenómeno El Niño comience en el verano. telesurtv.net "La probabilidad de que se instaure un episodio de El Niño entre los meses de mayo y julio es de cerca del 60 por ciento", puntualizó la OMM…
(2023-05-04). OMS publica plan estratégico sobre manejo de Covid-19 para 2023-2025. telesurtv.net El informe alerta que en todo el mundo hay altas tasas de seroprevalencia por infección con Covid-19 y/o vacunación.
(2023-05-04). Sismo de magnitud 4,2 sacude isla dominicana de Saona. telesurtv.net El epicentro del sismo tuvo lugar a 56.2 kilómetros de la isla Saona.
(2023-05-04). Presidente venezolano entrega macolla petrolera Cacique Chaima a los trabajadores. telesurtv.net El mandatario enfatizó que, desde la llegada de la Revolución Bolivariana, la riqueza petrolera se convirtió en beneficios para la población.
(2023-05-04). Anuncian alto el fuego entre Israel y palestinos en Gaza. telesurtv.net Enviado de la ONU para Oriente Medio, Tor Wennesland, celebró el cese de hostilidades, que evitó "otra escalada mortal".
(2023-05-04). Bolivia mantiene alerta por Infecciones Respiratorias Agudas. telesurtv.net En relación con la vacuna contra la Influenza se priorizan en Bolivia las personas de los grupos más vulnerables.
(2023-05-04). Presidente de Vietnam apoya lucha de Cuba contra el bloqueo. telesurtv.net El mandatario abogó por prestar especial atención a los acuerdos, programas y proyectos de cooperación suscritos.
(2023-05-04). Declaran tres días de luto por víctimas de tiroteo en Belgrado, Serbia. telesurtv.net El Gobierno declaró tres días de luto a partir del 5 y hasta el 7 de mayo.
(2023-05-04). Registran 119 nuevos casos de Covid-19 en Chile. telesurtv.net La cifra total de contagios aumentó a 5.284.488, de los cuales 374 pacientes están en etapa activa.
(2023-05-04). Tiroteo deja un muerto y cuatro heridos en Atlanta, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Las heridas fueron trasladadas al Northside Hospital, y sus nombres no han sido revelados.
(2023-05-04). Ecuador aprueba operaciones militares contra grupos terroristas. telesurtv.net La corresponsal de Telesur en Ecuador, informó que tras el decreto existe un estado de preocupación debido a la ambigüedad al determinar quiénes son terroristas.
(2023-05-04). Presidentes de Siria e Irán firman memorando de cooperación. telesurtv.net Los mandatarios y altos funcionarios de ambos países rubricaron además otros 14 documentos de cooperación.
(2023-05-04). México anuncia que está lista vacuna Patria contra la Covid-19. telesurtv.net Según las autoridades, se prevé producir hasta 4 millones de vacunas a partir de septiembre hasta diciembre.
(2023-05-04). Rusia, Ucrania y Türkiye negociarán extender acuerdo del grano. telesurtv.net El ministro turco de Defensa, Hulusi Akar, señaló que las partes esperan que el trato siga sin ninguna interrupción.
(2023-05-04). Thursday 5/11: The City Budget: More Money for Police is certain but what about Transit and Health Care. indybay.org This will be a hybrid meeting. ‚Ä¢ Join us in person at Flywheel Coffee Roasters, 672 Stanyan Street (between Haight and Page) or join us online. Please note that seating is limited. | ‚Ä¢ To join the meeting online, copy this link: | zoom.us/j/97001985280?pwd=Nkx2UVFPSTRVWGVXUVZEbFRk | b0xwQT09 | ‚Ä¢ Or, with the Zoom app: Meeting ID: 970 0198 5280 | Passcode: 333544 | ‚Ä¢ Zoom also provides telephone numbers. These are NOT toll-free. | Check with your phone company before you incur charges. | ‚Ä¢ The closest number is: +1 66…
(2023-05-04). Tuesday 5/23: Sea Change: An Atlas of Islands in a Rising Ocean with author Christina Gerhardt. indybay.org 3rd Floor Edward McRoskey Loft | 1687 Market Street | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2023-05-04). Sunday 5/14: Mothers Day Golden Gate Bridge Walk for Peace. indybay.org Meet at the Plaza on the San Francisco Side of the Golden Gate Bridge. BE GREEN AND CARPOOL | See http: //tripplanner.transit.511.org for public transit options. | Golden Gate Transit Buses 10, 70, 80 | and SF Muni Bus 28 stop at the bridge (SF side).
(2023-05-04). Is it possible to negotiate with Putin? indybay.org For Putin, the intention to admit Ukraine to NATO was a breach of "the agreement made with NATO after the fall of the Berlin Wall not to expand it" (2: 34: 20). Just as the Americans claimed hegemony over the Western Hemisphere according to their "centuries-old Monroe Doctrine," Putin considers Ukraine his "backyard."
(2023-05-04). Workers Unite in San Jose May Day March. indybay.org The San Jose May Day march kicked off from Roosevelt Park at 3: 00pm. Union members and allies gathered from throughout the South Bay and beyond, then took the streets.
(2023-05-04). Weingarten refutes GOP charges of teacher union control of pandemic policy. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON —Steady and calm under a barrage of hostile Republican propaganda, Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten refuted right-wing charges of undue union influence on pandemic policy on whether, when, how and if schools should have opened at the height of the coronavirus plague. Given the chance to refute their unproven charges that AFT in general …
(2023-05-04). Labor participation grows at Tucson May Day march; organizers spotlight Amazon class struggle. peoplesworld.org 
TUCSON, Ariz.—Until recently, May Day events in Tucson attracted mostly members of left political groups—socialists, communists, and anarchists. The observance would include a march and rally that celebrated the internationalism of this workers' holiday with little relation to the class struggle taking place in our community. A few labor union members participated, but the unions mostly stayed …
(2023-05-04). 18,000 netizens embrace life's challenges via Douban group. ecns.cn About 18,000 netizens encourage each other to cope with the challenges and pressure of life in a group on Douban, a Chinese social platform with many young followers.
(2023-05-04). Revenue of listed firms in China increases by 2 pct year on year in Q1. ecns.cn Data released by the China Association for Public Companies (CAPC) shows that in the first quarter of 2023, the revenue of listed companies in China reached 17.03 trillion yuan (about $2.47 trillion), increasing by 2.0 percent year on year.
(2023-05-04). Hebei martial art reels in younger adherents. ecns.cn On Tuesday afternoons, hundreds of students can be found practicing baguazhang, or eight diagrams palm, in the schoolyard of a primary school in Wenan county in Langfang, Hebei province.
(2023-05-04). Polio now only in Pakistan, Afghanistan. ecns.cn China's experience in eradicating polio and fast, effective stamping out of isolated clusters in recent years may be of value to the rest of the world as the global mission to end the infectious disease stands at a critical juncture.
(2023-05-04). Texas gunman who killed 5 captured; wife also charged. ecns.cn A woman said to be the wife of a man they said fatally shot five neighbors in a dispute outside of Cleveland, Texas, north of Houston, was arrested Wednesday.
(2023-05-04). Majors introduced to match development. ecns.cn China has approved and added 21 new categories of majors for undergraduate programs, as the country moves to restructure undergraduate majors to enable universities and colleges to better serve national strategies and regional economic, social and industrial development.
(2023-05-04). In Shenzhen, Lanzhou, street vendors encouraged. ecns.cn To meet people's various consumption demands, Lanzhou, Gansu province, and Shenzhen, Guangdong province, have released new approaches to help street vendors prosper.
(2023-05-04). Vice-President Han Zheng to attend coronation of Britain's King Charles. ecns.cn Vice-President Han Zheng will attend the coronation of Britain's King Charles III in London on May 6, China's Foreign Ministry announced Thursday.
(2023-05-04). Night show presents immersive experience in Danxia landform. ecns.cn Tourists watch an immersive night show at Zhangye Danxia National Geopark in northwest China's Gansu Province, May 3, 2023. The immersive night show attracted many visitors in to Zhangye.
(2023-05-04). Wild flowers bloom in Wuyishan National Park. ecns.cn Wild flowers are in full bloom on Mount Wuyi (Wuyishan), a UNESCO natural and cultural heritage site in east China's Fujian Province in May.
(2023-05-04). Mars-like Yardang landform in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Covering an area of more than 4,000 square kilometers, the "New Mars Base" will help Dahaidao to gain fame as a tourism destination.
(2023-05-04). Entry-exit inspections increase over May Day holiday. ecns.cn Immigration authorities across China conducted about 6.27 million inspections of people entering or leaving the mainland during the five-day May Day holiday this year, with an average daily number of 1.25 million.
(2023-05-04). Ecuador May Day Marches Call to Oust the President. indybay.org Video of May Day marchers entering Calderon Park in Cuenca. Ecuador. | Video credit: Harvey Goldberg | Cuenca, Ecuador | May 1, 2023 | "Lasso out!" was a chant that rang out as tens of thousands of workers hit the streets in cities across Ecuador.
(2023-05-04). Q&A: Does diabetes mean worse outcomes for cancer patients? imperial.ac.uk Diabetes is a known risk factor for developing cancer, but could it also predict how cancer patients respond to treatment?
(2023-05-04). Sunday 5/14: Palestinian Cultural Day. indybay.org James P. McEntee Plaza | Santa Clara County Government Center | 70 West Hedding Street | San José, CA 95110…
(2023-05-04). Exigen justicia por asesinato de madre buscadora en México. telesurtv.net La activista Teresa Magueyal fue asesinada por desconocidos cuando circulaba en una bicicleta en la localidad de San Miguel Octopan.
(2023-05-04). Al menos 3.000 personas han sido asesinados en Haití desde 2021. telesurtv.net La gestión presidencial de Ariel Henry ha enfrentado actos de violación sistemática del derecho a la vida y a la dignidad humana.
(2023-05-04). Venezuela condena atentado contra el presidente Vladimir Putin. telesurtv.net El Gobierno venezolano hizo votos para que las autoridades lleven ante la Justicia a los responsables de organizar el intento de magnicidio a Putin.
(2023-05-04). Al menos 47.000 personas han huido de Sudán rumbo a Egipto. telesurtv.net Al menos 100.000 sudaneses han cruzado las fronteras del país, siendo Egipto y Chad las naciones que más ha ciudadanos ha recibido.
(2023-05-04). Canciller de Brasil llega a Bolivia para tratar agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net Según la Cancillería boliviana, las relaciones bilaterales con Brasil han cobrado un nuevo impulso con la llegada de Lula de Silva a la presidencia.
(2023-05-04). ONU confirma asesinato de un líder comunal en Cuaca, Colombia. telesurtv.net Según el reporte de Indepaz, las autoridades aún desconocen las circunstancias en las que ocurrió el crimen contra el líder comunal colombiano.
(2023-05-04). Operación israelí deja al menos tres muertos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net La Media Luna Roja dijo que dos palestinos resultaron heridos en los enfrentamientos y fueron trasladados al hospital.
(2023-05-04). Pope Francis stresses value of interreligious talks with Islam. plenglish.com Vatican City, May 4 (Prensa Latina) At a meeting with Jordanian Prince El Hassan bin Talal on Thursday, Pope Francis stressed the importance of talks between Christianity and Islam, emphasizing 'what unites us, both on the religious-spiritual and ethical-moral levels.'
(2023-05-04). Cuba's International Tourism Fair concludes. plenglish.com It is the appropriate time to present the next year's event and to sum up the days of debates, information, tours and meetings with a view to promoting and recovering of Cuba's tourism. | With Havana as the main venue and cultural heritage as the focus of attention, the Fair filled wide expectations on Cuba's travel industry, and the performance of both local and foreign companies working in the country. | Medium-term plans show the Ministry of Tourism (Mintur)'s willingness to recover the numbers of foreign visitors and promote new packages and programs to satisfy holidaymakers from all over the world. | In the…
(2023-05-04). Cuban President, supports US youth, detained, on their return. plenglish.com Havana, May 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel today offered his support to the members of the delegation of young people who visited our country and were taken in detention for several hours on their return to the United States.
(2023-05-04). Cambodia and Cuba willing to cooperate in agricultural sector. plenglish.com Phnom Penh, May 4 (Prensa Latina) Cambodia and Cuba expressed their willingness to strengthen ties between the two countries and extend cooperation to the agricultural sector during a meeting between senior leaders of the sphere.
(2023-05-04). Russia deputy foreign minister: Neither the West nor Kiev needs peace. plenglish.com Moscow, May 4 (Prensa Latina) Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin expressed doubts on the interest of the West and Zelensky's government in achieving peace in Ukraine.
(2023-05-04). China denounces consequences of US cyberattacks in the world. plenglish.com Beijing, May 4 (Prensa Latina) China denounced that the cyberattacks conducted by the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) left disastrous consequences in the world and were even behind many so-called color revolutions.
(2023-05-04). Chinese and Cuban universities to inaugurate study center. plenglish.com Beijing, May 4 (Prensa Latina) The University of Havana (UH) and the East China Normal University, agreed to open a multidisciplinary center for studies on Latin America and the Caribbean, which will strengthen cooperation in the educational sphere.
(2023-05-04). Bolivia and Brazil strengthen bilateral ties and integration. plenglish.com La Paz, May 4 (Prensa Latina) The official visit to Bolivia by the Foreign Minister of Brazil, Mauro Vieira, in order to review bilateral relations, will surely strengthen ties between the two countries and also enhance regional integration.
(2023-05-04). UNICEF highlights Costa Rica's achievements and persisting challenges. plenglish.com San José, May 4 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) highlighted achievements in the promotion and fulfillment of the rights of children and adolescents in Costa Rica, but assured that challenges persist in achieving their well-being.
(2023-05-04). Cuba hosts the G77+ China meeting of Ministers of Culture. plenglish.com Havana, May 4 (Prensa Latina) Ministers and senior representatives from the Cultural sphere of the member countries belonging to "the Group of the 77 plus China" (G77+China) will meet at the Havana Convention Center.
(2023-05-04). Sesiona en La Habana reunión de ministras y ministros de Cultura del Grupo de los 77+ China (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Como parte del Primer Congreso Internacional de Patrimonio Cultural que comenzó ayer en La Habana, sesiona este jueves desde el Palacio de las Convenciones la reunión de ministras y ministros de Cultura del Grupo de los 77+ China, convocada por Cuba en calidad de presidente pro tempore de la organización durante el 2023.
(2023-05-04). øQué ocurre durante las Romerías de Mayo en Holguín? (+Video). cubadebate.cu Por estos días se desarrolla uno de los eventos culturales más importantes de Cuba: las Romerías de Mayo. Desde Holguín un equipo de la Agencia Cubana de Noticias y Cubadebate informan sobre lo que acontece en un noticiero especial. °No te lo pierdas!
(2023-05-04). Etecsa implementa nueva plataforma de soporte para el servicio Propia. cubadebate.cu Etecsa informó que, luego de concluir el proceso inversionista requerido, puso en funcionamiento a partir de este jueves 4 de mayo una nueva plataforma de soporte para el servicio Propia. "Informamos que las tarjetas que actualmente se encuentran habilitadas pueden continuar utilizándose con normalidad", dice el comunicado publicado por la empresa en su web.
(2023-05-04). Respuesta a "Matemática en el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores y aforismo especial" cubadebate.cu Ha sido buena la participación en este acertijo en que tenemos excelentes respuestas. Las felicitaciones van para el ingeniero ingenioso santiaguero Ly, y para el destacado venezolano PROA=…; ellos fueron los únicos que respondieron el II. En el aforismo Martiano, hubo un valioso análisis.
(2023-05-04). FAO promotes women's empowerment in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, May 4 (Prensa Latina) The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with the Ministry of Agriculture of Cuba (Minag), reported on a program for women's empowerment in the country.
(2023-05-04). Russian Air Defenses Intercepted First JDAM-ER Bomb Over Special Operation Zone. southfront.org 
A Quick Strike extended range mine hangs from a B-52 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as part of Valiant Shield 18, Sept. 16, 2018. U.S. AIR FORCE / Senior Airman Zachary Bumpus | Russian air defenses have intercepted an American-made Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range (JDAM-ER) bomb over the special military operation zone in Ukraine, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov, a spokesman for the Russian Ministry of Defense, announced on May 3. "During the last 24-hour period,…
(2023-05-04). Sudan Warring Parties Are In Talks For Seven-Day Ceasefire. southfront.org 
Click to see original-size image. Via Twitter. | The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Force (RSF) have agreed to a seven-day ceasefire, the foreign ministry of South Sudan said in a statement on May 2. | The ministry added that the two sides said they would send representatives for peace talks "to be held at an agreed venue of their choice." | The army's Commander-in-Chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the commander of the RSF General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo have…
(2023-05-04). Syrian, Iranian Leaders Sign Long-Term Agreements. southfront.org 
(2023-05-04). India's growing population a burden for struggling mothers. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). Taiwan says F-16 deliveries from US delayed, working to minimise damage. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). Alibaba's global online commerce arm weighs US IPO – Bloomberg News. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). Capgemini posts weaker revenue growth in first quarter. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). China's top financial data provider restricts offshore access due to new rules-sources. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). Google rolls out passkeys for account users, takes 'major step' towards the end of passwords. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). HSBC to raise Hong Kong best lending rate to 5.75%. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). Impact Nano, chip materials startup, wins funding from Intel, Goldman Sachs. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). Infineon raises full-year guidance. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). Qualcomm amplifies chip gloom with 'sobering report'. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). SES's first-quarter results beat expectations as it progresses on projects. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). Too early for South Korea to shift policy focus from inflation – finance minister. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). Top ex-Google AI researchers raise funding from Thrive Capital -sources. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). Vietnam raises retail electricity price by 3%. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). Vodafone, CK Hutchison set to unveil 15 billion pounds UK mobile tie-up – FT. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). 'Guardians' Vol. 3, a bittersweet goodbye for eclectic space crew. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). Hollywood unions back striking writers as TV production slows. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). This May the Fourth, Carrie Fisher gets Walk of Fame star. channelnewsasia.com Fisher played Leia Organa in the Star Wars franchise.
(2023-05-04). Here's what happened at Richie Koh's first fan meet, where fans got to gaze into his eyes. channelnewsasia.com The 29-year-old Star Awards Best Actor winner said that seeing his fans happy at his very first fan meet made him happy, too.
(2023-05-04). Strategi hijau pulau Koh Mak di Thailand, tempat waktu seakan berjalan lebih lambat. channelnewsasia.com Memperingati Hari Bumi, CNA mengunjungi destinasi wisata rendah karbon pertama di Thailand dan dampaknya terhadap pembangunan yang berkelanjutan.
(2023-05-04). As office and shop rentals rise, storage space providers see brisk business. But for how long? channelnewsasia.com Storage providers are not immune from the very same rental pressures, since not all own the properties they are in.
(2023-05-04). COE prices set to persist around S$100,000, say analysts amid low supply and pent-up demand. channelnewsasia.com While the latest premiums for cars may have declined slightly, they are unlikely to fall much further and may even increase soon, industry analysts say.
(2023-05-04). Flexible work arrangements a key focus of Singapore's new workers compact: Labour chief Ng Chee Meng. channelnewsasia.com The labour movement has engaged close to 40,000 workers in the past year to find out their concerns and challenges, National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng told CNA in an exclusive interview.
(2023-05-04). Man at the centre of wife-sharing rape cases gets jail and caning. channelnewsasia.com The man conspired with five others to have his own wife drugged and raped over a period of eight years. He also conspired with two men to rape their wife or ex-wife.
(2023-05-04). Singapore Navy to use more of AI, unmanned tech as new chief urges young 'digital natives' to hop on board. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). Arsenal's Wienroither latest to suffer ACL injury in women's game. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). Bayern focused only on Bundesliga, delay board meeting. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). Dream big, think big: Alcaraz wants to become one of the tennis greats. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). Jamaica can spring a surprise at Women's World Cup – Sampson. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). LaLiga loss shrinks as ticket revenues recover after pandemic. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). Mourinho wears wire on touchline in Roma draw. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). New Zealander Mitchell named England women's coach. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). PSG boosts security after protests target Neymar and Messi. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). Savadori to replace injured Oliveira at French GP. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). Werder without Bundesliga top scorer Fuellkrug against Bayern. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). Pakistan, China's participation at SCO foreign ministers' meeting in India a sign of reduced tensions: Experts. channelnewsasia.com This comes as India's relations with both neighbours have hit a new low in the past few years.
(2023-05-04). As the US and the Philippines move towards real-time intelligence sharing, infrastructure may be a challenge: Analysts. channelnewsasia.com Their comments came a day after the Pentagon released new guidelines on US-Philippine defence cooperation.
(2023-05-04). WHO experts weigh up whether world ready to end COVID-19 emergency. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-04). In Numbers: China sees travel boom during May Day holiday. ecns.cn
(2023-05-04). Media Crime Hype Helps Roll Back Reforms. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-04). Patrick Lawrence: Europe's Fate. scheerpost.com 
As a new world order takes shape before our eyes, the author, in a recent lecture, considers how Europe can best make use of its position on the eastern edge of the Atlantic world and the western edge of Eurasia.
(2023-05-04). To Close All US Military Bases, We First Have to Identify Them. scheerpost.com 
The global infrastructure of the American military empire must be mapped before it can be properly dismantled. Meet the person who is doing just that.
(2023-05-04). You Are Reading This Thanks to Semiconductors. scheerpost.com 
By Vijay Prashad / Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research On 7 October 2022, the United States government implemented export controls in an effort to hinder the development of China's semiconductor industry. An expert on the subject told the Financial Times, 'The whole point of the policy is to kneecap China's AI [Artificial Intelligence] and HPC [High Performance Computing] efforts'. The …
(2023-05-04). Cuba's Nasalferon drug against Covid-19 is considered safe. plenglish.com The drug, which strengthens the immune system, and is administered nasally in a prophylactic scheme with a drop in each nostril twice a day for 10 days, can reduce the risk of severe symptoms in people with Covid-19," the CIGB wrote on its Twitter account. | This preparation is an antiviral, immunomodulatory and prophylactic product, and it can be used against different acute respiratory diseases. | It is a formulation of recombinant human Alpha-2b-interferon for nasal administration, whose immunomodulatory and antiviral properties prevent the replication of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, which causes Covid-19, and…
(2023-05-04). Oakland teachers fight for higher pay, community schools. workers.org 
Teacher protest at the recent school board meeting, April 26, 2023. Oakland, California The Oakland Education Association represents around 3,000 teachers in the Oakland Unified School District. Its 50-member bargaining committee has been trying to get OUSD to respond to its demands for higher salaries, smaller class size, equity and . . . |
(2023-05-04). Flood waters, torture: Demand Corcoran prisons be shut down. workers.org 
Banner at protest outside of Corcoran State Prison, February 2019. Oakland, California The big news coming out of California is about the flooding of the Central Valley where multi-million dollar agribusiness makes its money. Missing from this headline story is the imminent danger faced by over 8,000 incarcerated people at . . . |
(2023-05-04). Ukraine Drone Attack on the Kremlin Pushes the War in Ukraine Up the Escalator. sonar21.com 
I did two interviews today in response to the news that Ukraine attacked the Kremlin in Moscow with two drones. Russian air defense disabled/destroyed those drones but the symbolic image…
(2023-05-04). Force-marching the Europeans. mronline.org 
Am I the only American to travel overseas and feel embarrassed by the conduct of the diplomats Washington sends abroad to speak for our republic?>
(2023-05-04). Sudan's Army and Paramilitary RSF Turn on Each Other. socialistproject.ca 
(2023-05-04). Resistance to sanctions: three components. workers.org 
Panelists and participants at the Americas Policy Forum "Burying 200 years of the U.S. Monroe Doctrine," held April 29, 2023, at American University, Washington, D.C. Below is a talk given by Sara Flounders to the Americas Policy Forum "Burying 200 Years of the U.S. Monroe Doctrine," held at American University . . . |
(2023-05-04). Luis Orta y Oscar Pino: Primeros oros de Cuba en el Campeonato Panamericano de Lucha. cubadebate.cu Los títulos del campeón olímpico Luis Orta (67 kg) y del medallista mundial Oscar Pino (130 kg) le garantizaron a Cuba un excelente debut en la primera fecha del Campeonato Panamericano de Lucha, un torneo que acoge la ciudad argentina de Buenos Aires hasta el próximo 6 de mayo.
(2023-05-04). Servicio de Guardacostas de EEUU retorna a otros 27 migrantes irregulares. cubadebate.cu Autoridades de Estados Unidos devolvieron este miércoles a 27 personas que habían participado en una salida ilegal del país por la provincia Matanzas, en un medio rústico que fue interceptado posteriormente. La mayoría de los que arribaron hoy por el puerto de Orozco, Bahía Honda, Artemisa, en la operación número 40, son de la provincia Las Tunas.
(2023-05-04). Retoma operaciones con frecuencia semanal la ruta aérea Argentina- Cayo Coco- La Habana. cubadebate.cu Todos los miércoles, funcionará con frecuencia semanal, la ruta aérea Argentina- Cayo Coco- La Habana, que retoma sus operaciones directas al polo turístico Jardines del Rey, al norte de Ciego de àÅvila, uno de los principales en Cuba.En este vuelo inaugural arriban agentes de viajes en grupos de familiarización a través de receptivos del territorio Viajes Cubanacan, Cubatur, Gaviotatours y Havanatur.
(2023-05-04). The People's Forum denuncia acoso y hostigamiento contra sus miembros en aeropuertos de EEUU luego de regresar de Cuba. cubadebate.cu The People's Forum denunció este miércoles en su cuenta en Twitter que varios miembros de su delegación juvenil que vinieron a Cuba fueron detenidos y retenidos durante horas por Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP) de Estados Unidos después de regresar. Nuestros teléfonos fueron registrados e incautados por error por CBP, agregaron en un hilo.
(2023-05-04). Pensioners Will Receive $49 Monthly After Maduro Labor Benefits Announcements. orinocotribune.com
(2023-05-04). Ukraine Attacks Kremlin With Drones to Assassinate Putin. orinocotribune.com 
Ukraine has attacked the Kremlin with drones early this Wednesday, May 3, in an action that is being considered an assassination attempt against Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Russian authorities, who described the attack as a planned terrorist action. | The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, arrived by surprise in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, for a summit of Nordic heads of government, together with the leaders of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland. He was received this Wednesday at the presidential palace in Helsinki by his Finnish counterpart, Sauli Niinistà∂, in the first vi…
(2023-05-04). Cruz Roja lanza campaña de recaudación de fondos para Sudán. telesurtv.net Muchas familias en Sudán no pueden acceder a alimentos, medicinas o agua potable por miedo a ser alcanzados en tiroteos o por el fuerte aumento de los precios.
(2023-05-04). Papa Francisco critica la desigualdad por ser herida dolorosa. telesurtv.net El pontífice deseó que universidades latinoamericanas que integran Oducal puedan formar "espíritus misioneros" y se conviertan en centros de investigación "de renombre mundial".
(2023-05-04). Paraguay: 68 años de la trilogía corrupta de Alfredo Stroessner. telesurtv.net Alfredo Stroessner, dictador militar paraguayo que junto a otras administraciones del momento como Brasil, Chile, Uruguay y Argentina, apoyó la ejecución de la Operación Cóndor en la región latinoamericana.
(2023-05-04). Iniciará período de silencio previo a constitucionales en Chile. telesurtv.net Algunas organizaciones políticas optaron por no realizar actos masivos en el cierre del período proselitista.
(2023-05-04). Justicia condena a promotores del asesinato de fiscal paraguayo. telesurtv.net La investigación demostró que los encartados proveyeron de insumos y respaldo logístico a los perpetradores del crimen.
(2023-05-04). ONU confirma asesinato de un líder comunal en Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net Según el reporte de Indepaz, las autoridades aún desconocen las circunstancias en las que ocurrió el crimen contra el líder comunal colombiano.
(2023-05-04). 1 Million Sanitary Packs Delivered to Schools in New Zealand. telesurenglish.net According to Education Minister Jan Tinetti, the New Zealand government has sustained its initiative of providing complimentary period products to schools this year. As part of this effort, more than 1 million period product packages have been distributed to educational institutions nationwide. | Related: | "Some students don't come to school during their period because they don't have access to or can't afford…
(2023-05-04). Atlanta Mass Shooting, Suspect in Custody. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday evening, the Atlanta Police Department declared that it has successfully apprehended the suspect believed to be responsible for a fatal mass shooting incident earlier in the same day. | Related: | The individual responsible for the shooting at the medical facility located at Northside Hospital in Atlanta has been identified as Deion Patterson, a 24-year-old man. The incident resulted in the death of one i…
(2023-05-04). Developed Nations Should Deliver Climate Justice: Guterres. telesurenglish.net Developed countries, which are major contributors to the emission of planet-warming gases like methane and carbon dioxide, should honor their financial commitment to helping Africa adapt to the unfolding climate crisis, United Nations Secretary Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday. | RELATED: | Guterres, who is on an official visit to Kenya, said at a media briefing in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi that the industrial north has a moral obligation…
(2023-05-04). Haiti 'dangling over an abyss', UN human rights chief says. telesurenglish.net Anarchy in Haiti sums to a "human rights emergency", the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has cautioned, urging for immediate action in the Caribbean country. On Wednesday, via video during a UN Security Council session, Volker Turk cautioned that Haiti is "dangling over an abyss." | Related: | "The state's lack of capacity to fulfill human rights has completely eroded people's confidence. The social contract has…
(2023-05-04). India: Army Called in to Control Violence in Manipur. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, authorities in India's northeastern state of Manipur deployed the army and paramilitary forces to control the situation as violence hit the state. | RELATED: | The violence broke out in the state on Wednesday during a tribal protest demonstration over the inclusion of non-tribal Meiteis community for a Scheduled Tribe status. | The call for protest was given by the All Tribal Student Union Manipur (ATSUM), which held a march in Torbun…
(2023-05-04). Lebanon Resumes Registration for Syrian Refugees to Go Home. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, according to a report from the National News Agency (NNA), the General Security Directorate in Lebanon has resumed its registration service for Syrian refugees who express the desire to return to their home country. | Related: | After a temporary suspension of operations on October 6 last year as a result of logistical considerations, the directorate reopened a registration center situated in Arsal, a town located i…
(2023-05-04). Report Discloses CIA Cyberattacks Against Other Countries. telesurenglish.net An investigation report was released Thursday on the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), revealing an "empire of hackers" under U.S. manipulation. | RELATED: | Over a long period, the CIA has been secretly orchestrating "color revolutions" around the world, continuously conducting espionage activities, said the report by China's National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center and internet security company 360. | The…
(2023-05-04). Two Colombian Assassins of Prosecutor Pecci Sentenced to Prison. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Colombian Attorney General's Office sentenced brothers Ramon and Andres Perez-Hoyos to 25 years and six months in prison for planning and financing the assassination of Paraguayan prosecutor Marcelo Pecci. | RELATED: | The victim, one of the most important anti-mafia prosecutors in Paraguay, was assassinated on May 10, 2022 by hitmen on a jet ski. Pecci was attacked when he was on a beach on the island of Baru, c…
(2023-05-04). UK Police Prepared for King Charles's Coronation. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, on King Charles' coronation, there will be a deployment of over 11,000 police officers across London's streets. The event is the most significant ceremonial gathering hosted in the British capital in the past 70 years. According to officials, these officers are aptly equipped to address any unforeseen occurrence. | Related: | The security forces have been engaged in rigorous and protracted preparations for the forthcoming e…
(2023-05-04). Violent Clashes Erupt in Sudan Despite 7-Day Truce Extension. telesurenglish.net On early Thursday, violent clashes erupted in the Sudanese capital Khartoum between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), despite a seven-day truce agreed by the two parties. | RELATED: | "Our forces clashed at dawn today with the rebels who tried to attack the command Bahri military area. Our forces destroyed eight combat vehicles of the enemy and seized 11 vehicles, a Katyusha launche…
(2023-05-04). Russian military experts and the communist leader evaluated the attack on Kremlin. uwidata.com Only Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky could have ordered the Ukrainian drone attack on the Kremlin, said military analyst Igor Korotchenko, editor-in-chief of "Natsionalnaya Oborona" (National Defense) magazine. Earlier on Wednesday, the Kremlin reported that the Kiev regime tried to strike two drones on the Kremlin residence of the Russian president in the night. As a …
(2023-05-04). Syria's return to Arab League "just a matter of time" uwidata.com By Nahed al Huseini for UWI / Damascus, Syria Middle Eastern diplomacy around the Arab Republic of Syria has accelerated very much in the recent weeks. The Syrian Foreign Minister has visited a number of countries, and Damascus has also received official delegations from its neighbors, last but not least from the President of Iran. …
(2023-05-03). Russia claims Kremlin hit by drones. ecns.cn Russia claimed to reserve the right to take retaliatory measures "whenever and wherever it sees fit" after an alleged drone attack at the Kremlin "aiming at killing President Vladimir Putin" on Wednesday.
(2023-05-03). Lithium batteries charged by strong global demand for electric vehicles. ecns.cn China's lithium batteries are gaining increasing favor among overseas buyers with advancing technologies and improving services, as well as surging demand for electric vehicles worldwide, experts said.
(2023-05-03). Indian workers remain alive to the class struggle despite decades of neoliberal onslaught. peoplesdispatch.org A new dossier by the Tricontinental Institute for Social Research examines the impact of years of neoliberal policies on the Indian working class and the long struggle by workers across sectors to protect their basic rights…
(2023-05-03). First Republic Bank: The second largest crash in US history, another example of bailout. peoplesdispatch.org First Republic Bank, holding USD 233 billion in assets, collapsed and was sold to banking giant JP Morgan Chase. First Republic is the third bank to fail in the US since March, surpassing the spectacular failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on March 10…
(2023-05-03). Israel agrees to ceasefire after bombing Gaza overnight, one Palestinian killed and five injured. peoplesdispatch.org 
Israel started bombing the besieged Palestinian territory after Hamas and Islamic Jihad launched rockets inside Israel following the death of Khader Adnan. Adnan, an administrative detainee, was on a hunger strike in prison for 87 days…
(2023-05-03). NHS workers undeterred by government attempts to stop strikes. peoplesdispatch.org 
Nurses, ambulance workers, and other health workers in England continue to plan for industrial action escalation as government looks for way to stop strikes without improving working conditions…
(2023-05-03). Whither Ukraine's counteroffensive? peoplesdispatch.org The Western media is speculating that it may come by late May. The chances of Ukraine making some sort of "breakthrough" in the 950-km long Russian frontline cannot be ruled out but a Russian counteroffensive is all but certain to follow.
(2023-05-03). There is a palpable sense of anger among people of Balochistan, says fact finding report. peoplesdispatch.org 
The latest report by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) notes that there is no respite in rights abuse which has led to palpable sense of anger among the people of Balochistan…
(2023-05-03). Right wing prepares 'debt ceiling' attack. Will Joe Biden capitulate? peoplesdispatch.org eaker of the House Kevin McCarthy laid out the major cuts to social programs that Republicans will be seeking in return for passing legislation that would raise the "debt ceiling." This is a manufactured crisis the question is whether President Joe Biden will blink…
(2023-05-03). Cartoon: The GOP's One Great Obsession. otherwords.org
(2023-05-03). Retire This Dehumanizing Language About Immigrants. otherwords.org Last year, my client Susan called me to discuss her immigration case. | During our conversation she referenced the news that immigrants were being bused from the southern border to cities in the North, often under false promises, In confusion and fear, Susan asked me: "Why do they hate us so much?" | While I couldn't answer Susan's question, her underlying concern highlights a startling escalati…
(2023-05-03). The Drug War's Dark Origins. otherwords.org Opponents of cannabis legalization frequently decry what they call a "rapid push" toward legalization in America. But to those of us who've spent decades fighting to end over a century of marijuana prohibition, these changes cannot come soon enough. | The initial push for cannabis criminalization, which began in earnest more than a century ago, had little to do with public health or safety. Instead, the move to criminally prosecute cannabis users was based primarily upon sensationalism and For instance, a July 6, 1927 story published…
(2023-05-03). The Artist Who Taught Me About Justice. otherwords.org Some know the late Harry Belafonte for his In activist circles, he's revered for supporting his good friend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the civil rights movement, funding voter registration drives in Mississippi, and financing the Freedom Riders and Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), among…
(2023-05-03). The Heat: Artificial Intelligence. america.cgtn.com 
It's called Generative Artificial Intelligence and is shaking up big tech. There are growing concerns about AI-driven chat programs like OpenAI's chatGPT and Google's Bard. They're capable of producing content from essays to images and could soon transform how we all work. Tech leaders and …
(2023-05-03). Iranian Forces Seize Second Oil Tanker Within a Week. news.antiwar.com Iranian forces seized a Panamanian-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, marking the second such incident within a week. According to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, the ship, the Niovi, was seized after leaving Dubai and heading towards Fujairah, another UAE port. Iranian media said Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Navy (IRGCN) seized …
(2023-05-03). Civilian Reported Killed in US Drone Strike in Northwest Syria. news.antiwar.com US Central Command said Wednesday that it launched an airstrike in northwest Syria that killed an al-Qaeda leader but did not name the target or release other details of the strike, and local reports suggest a civilian was killed. "At 11: 42 a.m. local time on May 3rd, US Central Command forces conducted a unilateral strike …
(2023-05-03). On World Press Freedom Day, State Department Refuses to Acknowledge Julian Assange Is a Journalist. news.antiwar.com
(2023-05-03). US Arms Makers Vow Closer Cooperation With Taiwan. news.antiwar.com A group of US weapons makers attended the Taiwan-US Defense Industry Forum in Taipei on Wednesday and pledged to increase cooperation with Taiwan. The event marks the first time since 2019 that the US arms industry sent a delegation to Taiwan and comes at a time of soaring tensions between the US and China over …
(2023-05-03). US Announces $300 Million Arms Package for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration on Wednesday announced a new $300 million arms package for Ukraine using the Presidential Drawdown Authority, which allows President Biden to ship weapons to the country directly from Pentagon stockpiles. For the first time, the package included Hydra-70 rockets, an unguided munition typically fired from aircraft as an air-to-ground missile. The US …
(2023-05-03). Russia Says Ukraine Tried to Kill Putin in Drone Attack. news.antiwar.com The Russian government said Wednesday that Ukraine tried to kill President Vladimir Putin in a drone attack that targeted the Kremlin and that Russia has the right to respond "whenever and wherever it sees fit." According to the Russian news agency TASS, the Kremlin was targeted early Wednesday morning by two drones that were taken …
(2023-05-03). The Truth About Crazy High Rents in the US. mintpressnews.com 64% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, with one of the main reasons being the high cost of rent and housing, thanks in part to large investors, like Blackstone, buying up homes and leaving them vacant while raising rents.
(2023-05-03). Kiev's Terrorist Attack on Kremlin Sets Dangerous Global Precedent. libya360.wordpress.com Ekaterina Blinova Two Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) approached Moscow's Kremlin, the official residence of the Russian president, and were downed through the use of electronic warfare equipment on May 3. The Russian leadership denounced the incident as a "terrorist act" and an attempt on the life of Vladimir Putin. "This story is related to…
(2023-05-03). Algeria-Russia: A Long-Standing Friendship to Be Cemented. libya360.wordpress.com Akram Kharief A real strategic agreement between Algiers and Moscow could have an impact on the GDP of both countries, and reinforce Russia's influence in the Western Mediterranean, in the Arab World and in Africa. It will confirm in a concrete way the friendship and common vision, which the two countries and two peoples have…
(2023-05-03). Using Poison in Ukraine's Depleted Hope of Victory. libya360.wordpress.com Elizabeth Vos U.K. Armed Forces Minister James Heappey, left, with Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace in September 2022. (Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street) Britain's decision to send depleted uranium rounds to Kiev represents more than a dangerous escalation in the West's proxy war with a nuclear-armed power. Depleted uranium shells have been sent…
(2023-05-03). Depleted Uranium: European Courts Accept Cancer Risk Denied by Army. libya360.wordpress.com Phil Miller An Italian soldier at a Serb police headquarters destroyed by NATO in Kosovo, 1999. (Photo: Mike Nelson / AFP via Getty) Courts across Europe have ruled that depleted uranium can cause cancer among troops. Yet the British army insists it is safe to supply Ukraine with the toxic tank shells. More than 300…
(2023-05-03). Witnessing Afro Cubans and Social Change. libya360.wordpress.com Austin Cole "To fight for peace is the most sacred duty of all human beings, whatever there religions or country of birth, color of their skin, their adult age or their youth." Fidel Castro Ruz (14 February 2016) I left Cuba with more clarity — of the real situation on the ground, of the wants…
(2023-05-03). Africans in the US are a Colonized People: A Comment on the Indictment of the African People's Socialist Party. libya360.wordpress.com
(2023-05-03). MST Occupies Ferbasa's Office and 4 Estates in Rio Grande do Norte and Bahia. libya360.wordpress.com Gabriela Moncau MST occupies the offices Ferbasa The movement affirms that the occupied lands are unproductive, denounces eviction and that Ferbasa has not complied with the agreement Tuesday morning the office of Companhia de Ferro das Ligas da Bahia (Ferbasa), a multi national corporation that operates in the areas of mining, eucalyptus production and metallurgy,…
(2023-05-03). US Sells Taiwan 400 Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles as US-Chinese Tensions Rise. libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic As the US continues its proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, it also continues preparations for a similar conflict with China using the island province of Taiwan as its proxy of choice in Asia. Toward this end, the US continues flooding the island province with billions of dollars worth of weapons. One of…
(2023-05-03). A new world order is emerging. journal-neo.org 
The special military operation in Ukraine has served as a watershed moment in the evolution of new international relations. The West, led by the United States, was able to rally behind the imposition of unprecedentedly broad sanctions against Russia. At the same time, our adversaries applied immense strain on emerging economies, coercing them to align […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-05-03). Al negarse a negociar el ascenso como potencia de China, Estados Unidos podría hacer inevitable el conflicto. globalizacion.ca
(2023-05-03). Tentación liberal y retroceso prematuro: los dilemas de Lula. globalizacion.ca
(2023-05-03). Tucker Carlson: The most Popular News Anchor in American History. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). "US Foreign Policy Has Collapsed." RFK Jr. Pledges to Close 800 US Bases and Bring American Troops Home. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Defending a "Scenario of a Mock Invasion of Taiwan" Signals Shift for Army Special Operations. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Former Iraqi PM Named as Suspect in Soleimani Assassination. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Kiev's Counterattack Unlikely to be Successful Due to Big Casualties. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). The Kremlin under Drone Attack, Failed Attempt to Assassinate President Putin? globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Taiwan—A Pawn for U.S. War on China. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Although Scarred by Violence, We Must Not be Scared Into Silence. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Can Auto Industry Execs Give Us a Climate-Safe Planet? inequality.org
(2023-05-03). Global News Dispatches: 4 Stories. independentmediainstitute.org Headlines in This News Package: Doctors Without Borders Asks Israel to Stop Forceful Displacement of Palestinians From Masafer Yatta Why 340,000 UPS Workers Are Preparing to Strike in the U.S. Colombian Government and ELN to Hold Third Round of Peace Talks in Cuba As UN 'Reviews' Its Presence in Afghanistan, Its People Continue to Suffer …
(2023-05-03). Peace activists respond to South Korean statements about developing its own nuclear weapons. iacenter.org
(2023-05-03). Video: Green Left Party campaigns for real democratic change in Turkish general election. greenleft.org.au Kenan Bircan, the Sydney representative of the Green Left Party (Yeşil Sol Parti) in Turkey, discusses its campaign for the May 14 general election.
(2023-05-03). Sudanese call on Canberra to do more. greenleft.org.au The Sudanese-Australian community mobilised outside Melbourne's State Library, calling for a return to civilian rule in Sudan. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
(2023-05-03). '501s' demand Labor keep its promise to end indefinite detention. greenleft.org.au People in indefinite detention across the country held peaceful protests demanding their release. Chloe DS reports.
(2023-05-03). Anti-war protesters tell Pyne and Marles to scrap AUKUS. greenleft.org.au "Money for health and education, not for war and devastation!" rang out as arms lobbyist and former Coalition minister Christopher Pyne arrived at the Defence Strategic Review Summit. Jim McIlroy reports.
(2023-05-03). John Pilger on the coming war. Speak up. Now. greenleft.org.au John Pilger recalls the "electric" opposition of writers and journalists to the coming war in the 1930s and investigates why there is "a silence filled by a consensus of propaganda" today as the two greatest powers draw closer to conflict.
(2023-05-03). Ngarluma Elder restates her disappointment with work beginning at Perdaman fertiliser plant. greenleft.org.au Work has started on the Perdaman fertiliser plant on the Burrup Peninsula, near Karratha, in Western Australia's Pilbara region. Chris Jenkins reports.
(2023-05-03). Khader Adnan, who yearned to live free, dies in Israeli prison. greenleft.org.au Khader Adnan died after 86 days of refusing food in protest of his detention by Israel, writes Tamara Nassar. He is the first Palestinian to die during a hunger strike in almost 40 years.
(2023-05-03). Solidarity shown on International Workers Memorial Day. greenleft.org.au Unionists and health and safety representatives, as well as family and friends, mourned workers who have been killed, disabled, or physically or mentally injured at work on International Workers Memorial Day. Chloe DS reports.
(2023-05-03). Why Zimbabwe's 'People of the Great River' Have No Water. towardfreedom.org After being displaced more than 60 years ago to make way for damming the Zambezi River, the basilwizi people—now known as either the BaTonga or the Korekore—have neither water to drink nor with which to grow crops. Further, they have no easy access to the dam known as Lake Kariba, so they can fish. Thulani Mpofu reports from Zimbabwe.
(2023-05-03). Before mRNA covid "vaccines" were given to the public there was NO scientific proof they were safe, a new study finds. expose-news.com The World Council for Health ("WCH") Health and Science Committee recently published a paper on the potential harms of the mRNA platform used in covid "vaccines." The authors of the paper found …
(2023-05-03). The attack on freedom of speech and freedom of thought to forcibly shape society continues. expose-news.com Last week, Ireland made it a crime to possess "hateful" content — legislation was passed that is intended to control people's thoughts and words. The week before, nine teachers in Belgium were …
(2023-05-03). Globalist scientists whose job is to control the "narrative" are named. expose-news.com The covid narrative architects have surprisingly few "experts" on their team to push their "narrative." That's why they have to recycle them and use them over and over, writes Dr. Meryl Nass. …
(2023-05-03). "They're So Corrupt, It's Thrilling." — Lenny Bruce. dissidentvoice.org 
In Pisces Moon: The Dark Arts of Empire, Douglas Valentine descends into some of the most sinister aspects of US foreign policy. These include drug running, illegal arms sales, bribery, human and artifact trafficking, far right coups, assassinations, agitprop and disinformation, as well as fiefdoms set up by former CIA and their assets that are …
(2023-05-03). What the Government Wants. dissidentvoice.org 
(2023-05-03). "Journalism is Not a Crime" dissidentvoice.org 
May 3 marks the 30th anniversary of Press Freedom Day, inaugurated in 1993 by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) with support from the United Nations (UNESCO). RSF's original 1991 report provided a "round-up of journalists killed throughout the world" and laid the groundwork for what eventually became the Press Freedom Index, which now ranks freedom of …
(2023-05-03). Rerunning Biden's Blunderland. dissidentvoice.org 
President Joseph Biden has done what many from his own party dreaded but dare not say. Last month, via a painful video, the aged Democrat declared his candidacy for a second term in the White House, branding himself a defender of US democracy. For a politician lacking the mettle of competence, awareness, and, at certain …
(2023-05-03). Disarm the IRS, De-Militarize the Bureaucracy, and Dismantle the Standing Army. dissidentvoice.org 
There are instruments so dangerous to the rights of the nation and which place them so totally at the mercy of their governors that those governors, whether legislative or executive, should be restrained from keeping such instruments on foot but in well-defined cases. Such an instrument is a standing army. — Thomas Jefferson, 1789 What …
(2023-05-03). Quick Quiz: Mapping Militarism 2023. davidswanson.org
(2023-05-03). "We're in Crisis": Texas Democrats Demand Gun Control After Another AR-15 Mass Shooting Kills 5. democracynow.org 
Texas authorities have arrested the suspect in last week's mass shooting in the town of Cleveland and are charging him with five counts of murder. Police say Francisco Oropesa killed five neighbors in the home next door, including a 9-year-old child, after the family asked him to stop firing his AR-15-style rifle in his yard because it was keeping a baby awake. Texas Governor Greg Abbott drew backlash after the shooting for referring to the victims as "illegal immigrants," for which he later apologized. "His goal is to dehumanize people," Texas state Senator Roland Gutierrez says of…
(2023-05-03). Debt Ceiling: Economist James K. Galbraith Warns GOP Proposal Would Gut Social Safety Net. democracynow.org 
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned Congress that the United States could run out of money to pay its bills by June 1 unless lawmakers raise the debt ceiling. House Republicans last week narrowly passed a bill to raise the debt ceiling, but only in exchange for sweeping spending cuts to numerous programs, including student debt relief, food assistance, Medicaid and renewable energy. Democrats, meanwhile, are pushing for a vote to raise the debt ceiling without imposing cuts, even as the constitutionality of the debt ceiling has been questioned by some legal scholars. For more on the debt ceiling, rece…
(2023-05-03). Supreme Court: Are New Ethics Rules Needed as Gorsuch, Roberts & Thomas Face Questions over Finances? democracynow.org 
Three conservative Supreme Court justices are now embroiled in a growing ethics scandal about their personal and financial connections. Recent reporting has revealed that Justice Neil Gorsuch sold property he co-owned to the head of a major law firm that has since had many cases before the court, Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose lavish gifts and payments from billionaire and conservative activist Harlan Crow, and the wife of Chief Justice John Roberts was paid over $10 million in commissions as a job recruiter placing lawyers at elite law firms. Legal experts and lawmakers are increasingly pushing for e…
(2023-05-03). Headlines for May 3, 2023. democracynow.org Fighting Continues in Sudan Ahead of 7-Day Ceasefire as Aid Groups Fear Regional "Ripple Effect", Biden Admin to Deploy 1,500 Troops to Border, Cuts Deportation Deal with Mexico as Title 42 Ends, Minnesota Judge Finds Tou Thao Guilty of Aiding and Abetting the Killing of George Floyd, Israel and Gazan Fighters Agree to Ceasefire After Israeli Air Raids on Enclave, Ugandan Lawmakers Pass Modified Anti-LGBTQ Bill Which Still Includes Death Penalty, House Democrats Seek to Force Debt Limit Raise Without Backing of GOP Leaders, Senate Panel Holds SCOTUS Ethics Hearing Amid Mounting Conflict of Interest Sc…
(2023-05-03). While Projecting a Friendly Face and an Extended Hand, the Biden Administration Has Continually Challenged the Initiatives of Honduras' New Progressive Government and Ignored the Voice of the Honduran People. covertactionmagazine.com The dangers of a coup remain, given past policies In November 2021, Hondurans resoundingly elected a new government, headed by President Xiomara Castro, that pledged to end official corruption, reduce violence, and move away from reliance upon a destructive, extractive economy controlled by foreign corporations. Castro's government committed to moving the country toward an economy …
(2023-05-03). CovertAction Bulletin: The CIA and the 1990 Cuautitlán attack on Ford workers. covertactionmagazine.com In this episode, we highlight the struggle of the workers at the Ford Cuautitlán Assembly Plant, just outside Mexico City. On January 8, 1990, workers at the plant were attacked by police and private hired thugs wearing Ford jackets. This happened during a prolonged period of labor action by the workers, and kicked off an occupation of the plant. This attack didn't happen in a vacuum and the CIA played a role in squashing labor at the plant.
(2023-05-03). Realism About Investment Treaties. cepr.net Project Syndicate See article on original site As EU member states withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty en masse, developing economies should call for an overhaul of many more investment treaties. Unfortunately, Europe continues to pressure poor countries to sign and abide by such agreements — a double standard with grave consequences for the environment …
(2023-05-03). April Jobs Preview: What to Expect in the April Jobs Report. cepr.net Wages As in past months, attention will focus on whether the slowdown in wage growth seems to be continuing. The monthly wage data are erratic, and as happened several times in the last year, can be substantially revised so that they tell a different story a month or two after they were initially reported. But …
(2023-05-03). Brazil refuses to participate in the Ukraine war. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in More than a year into this terrible war, formally triggered by Russia invading Ukraine and sustained with active support from the Western consortium, the now distant attempts at negotiations aborted in Turkey would suggest that reopening a peace process…
(2023-05-03). NATO trains Norwegian battle group for war with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATONoble Jump's NATO Media Information CentreMay 3, 2023 Norwegian Battlegroup participates in NATO exercise Noble Jump 23 350 Norwegian military personnel began arriving in Sardinia, Italy on Apr. 28, 2023 to participate in exercise Noble Jump 23. Most Norwegians, 280 of them, are with the Telemark Battalion, a mechanised infantry battalion and part of Brigade …
(2023-05-03). Japan: NATO military delegation completes visit, inspection. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMay 3, 2023 NATO military delegation heads to Japan for staff talks From 24 to 26 April 2023, a military delegation from NATO's Cooperative Security Division (CS), led by its Director, Lieutenant General Francesco Diella travelled to Japan to meet with senior military representatives to discuss the current military cooperation and opportunities to foster a …
(2023-05-03). Impending NATO inductee Finland welcomes "significant military infrastructure" from Pentagon. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NewsweekMay 3, 2023 U.S. Troops May Deploy to Finland Bases Amid Russia Threat American soldiers may soon be deploying to bases near Russia's border with Finland if ongoing talks on a new defense cooperation agreement (DCA) between Helsinki and Washington prove successful. Finnish newspaper Helsinki Sanomat reported Monday, citing Finnish Foreign Ministry official Mikael Antell, …
(2023-05-03). Denmark to deploy NATO battalion to Estonia "in event of crisis" — war with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agence France-PresseMay 3, 2023 Denmark to send Nato battalion to Latvia in 2024 Denmark will send a Nato battalion to Latvia next year to help support the Baltic state following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the defence ministry said Tuesday. "As of mid-2024, Denmark will make a battalion available to Nato for the defence of the …
(2023-05-03). NATO announces office in Japan to expand further into Asia-Pacific. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Nikkei AsiaMay 3, 2023 NATO to open Japan office, deepening Indo-Pacific engagement NATO is planning to open a liaison office in Tokyo, the first of its kind in Asia, Nikkei Asia has learned. The station will allow the military alliance to conduct periodic consultations with Japan and key partners in the region such as South …
(2023-05-03). An interview with Harvard anthropology professor John Comaroff—Part one. wsws.org We spoke recently to South African-born John Comaroff, the Hugh K. Foster professor of African and African-American studies and of anthropology, and Oppenheimer research fellow in African studies, Harvard University.
(2023-05-03). Join the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees! wsws.org This is the report delivered by Will Lehman, a socialist rank-and-file worker at Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pennsylvania, to the 2023 International May Day Online Rally held on April 30.
(2023-05-03). The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the ruling class' return to Social Darwinism. wsws.org This is the report delivered by Evan Blake, Coordinator of the WSWS Global Workers' Inquest into the COVID-19 Pandemic, to the 2023 International May Day Online Rally held on April 30.
(2023-05-03). UK civil servants hold national strike over pay pensions and jobs, as Tory government refuses concessions. wsws.org The ballot, announced November 10, registered the largest strike mandate in the history of the union, with an 86.2 percent majority. Ever since the PCS union leadership has done everything to curtail action.
(2023-05-03). Rank-and-File delivery worker sets out case for No vote on CWU-Royal Mail agreement. wsws.org As the largest group of workers in this referendum, delivery workers will carry the heaviest burden in the plan to create huge profits.
(2023-05-03). UK: Starmer's pro-big business, pro-war Labour Party prepares for office. wsws.org Previous "pledges" by Starmer, made to secure the Labour leadership when many of Corbyn's supporters were still in the party, to nationalise public utilities, increase income tax for the top 5 percent and abolish punitive Universal Credithave all gone.
(2023-05-03). US film and television workers strike: "We are not going to sit by silently as they keep paying us less and less" wsws.org Thousands of writers took to the picket lines Tuesday and expressed a willingness to fight back against the few corporations that dominate not only film and television, but the rest of society as well.
(2023-05-03). Biden sending 1,500 active-duty troops to Mexican border. wsws.org On Tuesday, the Biden White House said that it would deploy 1,500 troops from the Army and Marines to the southern border as part of a crackdown on migrants seeking asylum when Title 42 immigration rules are lifted on May 11.
(2023-05-03). China General Chamber of Commerce on Chinese companies in the U.S. america.cgtn.com 
Legions of American companies are operating and doing business in China and vice-versa. Inflation, mass tech layoffs, the conflict in Ukraine, and the strained relationship between Beijing and Washington are having an impact. The China General Chamber of Commerce, an entity that assists Chinese …
(2023-05-03). Florida's immigration reform package. america.cgtn.com 
The state of Florida is poised to pass a new sweeping immigration package, possibly as soon as this week. Much of Florida's immigrant community is steadfastly opposed to the legislation and came out in the hundreds on Monday in protest. CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez …
(2023-05-03). Texas massacre suspect arrested. america.cgtn.com 
A Texas man accused of killing five of his neighbors, including a child, has been caught, after four days on the run. Police say they found Francisco Oropesa hiding in a closet just miles from the site of the massacre. Police have also arrested …
(2023-05-03). Navajo Nation climate change. america.cgtn.com 
In a time when climate change is increasingly evident, some areas of the planet are feeling the impact more than others, particularly in areas already prone to extreme conditions. That's the case in the Tribal Reservations of the United States. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports.
(2023-05-03). U.S. Indian boarding schools survivors speak out. america.cgtn.com 
Climate change around the world is causing fear among many who worry about the future of the planet. But at Rio de Janeiro's first Web Summit, dozens of startups are showing how tech is key to addressing environmental degradation and waste management. CGTN's Lucrecia …
(2023-05-03). Web Summit Rio — Climate change. america.cgtn.com 
Climate change around the world is causing fear among many who worry about the future of the planet. But at Rio de Janeiro's first Web Summit, dozens of startups are showing how tech is key to addressing environmental degradation and waste management. CGTN's Lucrecia …
(2023-05-03). UN Human Rights Council begins U.S. tour focusing on racial justice and policing. america.cgtn.com 
An independent panel of experts, appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council, is on a six-city tour of the United States. Their focus is on racial justice and equality in the U.S. On Tuesday, the group stopped in Minneapolis, Minnesota, CGTN's Dan Williams …
(2023-05-03). On Russia-South Africa/Africa. infobrics.org South Africa-Russia relations are not new. They date back decades before South Africa arrived at a democratic dispensation in 1994; a journey in which Russia provided a lot of support. During the recent visit to South Africa of Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov, it was agreed that the two countries need to further deepen relations and cooperation in most spheres, including political, economic, security and social ones, as well as in multilateral and international forums…
(2023-05-03). The BRICS Room: Should India Be Inside It or Leave?>. infobrics.org International politics is an arena where there are no permanent friends or foes, there are only permanent interests…
(2023-05-03). Russia-China Trade Booming. infobrics.org The two countries are on pace to hit $200 billion in turnover this year…
(2023-05-03). Kiev expresses "regret" to India for insulting Hindu goddess Kali but refuses to apologise. infobrics.org Ukraine wants to pivot New Delhi away from Moscow, attempting to undo decades of fruitful and longstanding relations.
(2023-05-03). Kiev regime's meddling destroys last vestiges of press freedom in US. infobrics.org Citing "a person familiar with the calls", Semafor reports that "senior Ukrainian officials had raised their objections to Carlson's coverage of the war to Fox Executives".
(2023-05-03). Despite American pressures, India to engage in both SCO and QUAD. infobrics.org Be it in the Pacific or in Eurasia, India diplomacy is to remain based on the pragmatism which has characterized it since the Cold War.
(2023-05-03). US Double Standards On World Press Freedom Day. shadowproof.com The following article was made possible by paid subscribers. Support independent journalism on whistleblowers and press freedom and become a subscriber with this special World Press Freedom Day offer. For the United States government, World Press Freedom Day is an opportunity to further project an image of the U.S. as a…
(2023-05-03). Bono Is Doing Illustrations for the Atlantic Now, Because Everything's Fake and Stupid. strategic-culture.org By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | A Washington Post article titled " Bono's latest contribution to the
(2023-05-03). From King Charles' Coronation to the Birth of Europe's Fourth Reich. strategic-culture.org
(2023-05-03). The Coming War — Time to Speak Up. strategic-culture.org 
Silences filled with a consensus of propaganda contaminate almost everything we read, see and hear. War by media is now a key task of so-called mainstream journalism. | By John PILGER | In 1935, the Congress of American Writers was held in New York City, followed by another two years later. They called on "the hundreds of poets, novelists, dramatists, critics, short story writers and journalists" to discuss the "rapid crumbling of capitalism" and the beckoning of another war. They were electric events which, according to one account, were attended by 3,500 members of the public with more than a thousand turned aw…
(2023-05-03). Will Russian Tactical Nukes in Belarus Become a Game Changer? strategic-culture.org 
The historic — and unacceptable — deployment of U.S. nuclear weapons in several European NATO states as well as the recent announcement by Britain of supplying depleted uranium weapons to Ukraine is the prologue to Russia's decision to place tactical nukes in Belarus. | (Click on the image to enlarge)…
(2023-05-03). 2.4 Million Participate in May Day Demonstrations Across France. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Tectonic Eruptions in Eurasia Erode America's Global Power. fpif.org
(2023-05-03). The Push for Ethics Reform Heats Up With 3 Justices Embroiled in Growing Scandal. truthout.org Three conservative Supreme Court justices are now embroiled in a growing ethics scandal about their personal and financial connections. Recent reporting has revealed that Justice Neil Gorsuch sold property he co-owned to the head of a major law firm that has since had many cases before the court, Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose lavish gifts and payments from billionaire and conservative… |
(2023-05-03). Colombian Government and ELN Begin Third Round of Peace Talks in Havana. orinocotribune.com On Tuesday, the third round of dialogue between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) began in Cuba with the main objective of achieving a ceasefire. | The delegations from the Colombian government and the ELN arrived in Havana to commence the peace talks. The agenda is based on a bilateral ceasefire, humanitarian relief and the participation of civil society in the peace process. | "In this roundtable and in this moment, progress is being made in a process of dialogue between the current government and the ELN. This historical convergence is essential to agree on a bilateral ceasefire a…
(2023-05-03). Remembering The Civil Rights Movement As A Labor And Economic Movement. moguldom.com The civil rights movement was, of course, a push for equal human rights, but the scope was much more extensive. The push encompassed economic equality as well. It was, in true essence,a labor and economic movement. Just examine the context of the speeches by civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr., and there is evidence …
(2023-05-03). NCAA Athletes Are Now Making Millions: Meet The Man Who Paved Way With A Fight In Court. moguldom.com Today's many college athletes are raking in millions due to NIL (names, images, and likenesses) contracts, and they have former college basketball player turned pro Ed O'Bannon to thank. O'Bannon is a former National Basketball Association (NBA) basketball player. Before that, he was a star college athlete, having been a power forward for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) …
(2023-05-03). Put A Down Payment On It: California Reparations Task Force Recommends Down Payments. moguldom.com The California Reparations Task Force is nearing the end. On July 1, the task force was created by state legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2020. It will finish its study into if and what kind of reparations are to be given to Black California residents. The task has already decided several things, such …
(2023-05-03). BREAKING: Game-Changing Attempt On Russian President Putin In Kremlin. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On the night of May 3, the Kiev regime attempted to strike at the Kremlin. Explosions were reported in Moscow after two drones targeted the Kremlin residence of the President of Russia. | The Kremlin's press service reported that Moscow assesses the attack as "a planned terrorist action and an attempt on the President of the Russian Federation.""The Russian side has the right to take retaliatory measures where and when it sees necessary," the Kre…
(2023-05-03). How Much NATO's Citizens Pay for NATO's Wars (Infographics). southfront.org 
(2023-05-03). Military Situation In Donbass On May 3, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The AFU artillery reportedly targeted a large assault group of Russian forces near Novoselivka Druha; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Mariinka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near Ugledar; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near Pervomaiske; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut; | Up to 50 Ukrainian servicemen, 1 armored vehicle, 2 pickups were destroyed…
(2023-05-03). Military Situation In Syria On May 3, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 3, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On May 3, US drones targeted a senior al-Qaeda leader in northwest Syria, according to the CENTCOM; | On May 3, Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi accompanied by a ministerial political and economic delegation traveled to Damascus in a two-day official visit to meet with Syrian officials; | On May 2, a man from the village of al-Awshari…
(2023-05-03). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 3, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Ugledar; | The Russian Army destroyed an AN/TPQ-50 radar near Stepnogorsk; | Russian forces destroyed two armoured vehicles, three motor vehicles, a howitzer in the Kupyansk region; | Russian forces destroyed a tank, four armoured vehicles, four motor vehicles, two howitzers in the Donetsk region; | Russian forces destroyed three motor vehicles, a howitzer, a Akatsiya self-propelled gun in the Kherson region; | The AFU reportedl…
(2023-05-03). "Net Zero" and the Transhuman Agenda: War Against Nature and Humanity. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | The current attempt, by a small group of psychotic control freaks, to gain absolute control over planetary life and to eviscerate the fundamental laws of nature in the process. | Written by I have covered the great deception of 'Net Zero' in more than one article already. But I'm sticking with it because this massive con…
(2023-05-03). Iran Sizes Second Oil Tanker In Week, U.S. Navy Says. southfront.org 
A screenshot of a video showing fast-attack craft from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy swarming Panama-flagged oil tanker Niovi as it transits the Strait of Hormuz, May 3, 2023. (Photo by U.S. Navy) | Iran seized a Panama-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on May 3, the second-such capture by Tehran in a week, the United States Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) said. | The Bahrain-based command identified the vessel as the Niovi. It said Islamic Revolutio…
(2023-05-03). Iranian President Arrives In Syria For First Visit Since War Began. southfront.org 
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi. Source: the Syrian Presidency Office. | On April 3, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus, on an official visit and met with President Bashar al-Assad. | The visit is the first by an Iranian head of state since war broke out in Syria more than a decade ago. The last Iranian president to visit Syria was President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in 2010. | Thanks to the political, economic and militar…
(2023-05-03). Palestinian Factions Fire Over 100 Projectiles From Gaza In New Round Of Escalation (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | Palestinian factions fired at least 104 projectiles from the Gaza Strip between May 2 and 3, the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) after a new round of escalation. | Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, a spokesman for the IDF, told reporters the projectiles included rockets and mortars as well as shoulder-launched missiles which were launched at Israeli warplanes over Gaza. | The Iron Dome air defense system intercepted 24 of the projectiles, marking a 90% interception rate of rockets heading for populated area…
(2023-05-03). Russia Upgraded FAB-250 Bombs With Wing Kits, Guidance Systems — Report. southfront.org 
File image. | FAB-250 bombs in service with the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) have been upgraded to precision-guided munitions, TASS reported on May 3, citing an unnamed source in the Russian military-industrial complex. | The FAB-250 is a Soviet-designed 250-kilogram general purpose air-dropped bomb with a high-explosive warhead. The Russian news agency said, citing its source, that the bomb was equipped with a wing kit and navigation system as a part of the upgrade."When it gets dropped from a warplane at a s…
(2023-05-03). Turkish Foreign Minister Says He Could Meet With His Syrian Counterpart In Moscow Next Week. southfront.org 
(2023-05-03). U.S. Claims It Killed Senior Al-Qaeda Leader In Northern Syria Drone Strike (Video). southfront.org 
A MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle prepares to land after a mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson) | On May 3, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that a senior leader of al-Qaeda was killed in a strike that targeted the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib. | In a brief statement, the command said that it will provide more information on the strike as operational details become available."This operatio…
(2023-05-03). Mutual Attacks In Rear Areas Signal Upcoming Escalation Between Russia And Ukraine. southfront.org 
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(2023-05-03). First Boat To Protest Nuclear Weapons Inspires A New Generation. popularresistance.org Fredy Champagne has been a peace activist ever since he returned from combat in Vietnam. He's been kicked out of college, where he was accused of starting a riot. He's opened health clinics in Vietnam. He's delivered school buses to Cuba. But in 2010, he received a call that opened his eyes to a story of resistance he had never heard before. | The call was from one of Champagne's fellow members of Veterans for Peace, or VFP, asking him to go check out a boat that had been hauled out of the water in Humboldt Bay, California — only an hour's drive north from his home in Garberville, where he was serving as th…
(2023-05-03). Writers Guild Of America Calls Strike, Effective Tuesday, May 2. popularresistance.org Los Angeles — Following the unanimous recommendation of the WGA Negotiating Committee, the Board of Directors of the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and the Council of the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE), acting upon the authority granted to them by their memberships, have voted unanimously to call a strike, effective 12: 01 AM, Tuesday, May 2. | The decision was made following six weeks of negotiations with Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Disney, Discovery-Warner, NBC Universal, Paramount and Sony under the umbrella of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The WGA Negotiating C…
(2023-05-03). Migrant Defenders Slam Biden's Plan to Deploy 1,500 Troops to Southern Border. truthout.org Human rights defenders on Tuesday condemned the Defense Department's plan to deploy 1,500 active duty soldiers to the southern border for "non-law enforcement duties," with numerous activists urging the Biden administration to instead address the root causes of migration and improve the process for people seeking asylum in the United States. Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. |
(2023-05-03). Superlawyer Robert Barnes — The Real History of Robert Kennedy Jr. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Florida Republicans Push Bill to Lower Rifle Purchasing Age From 21 to 18. truthout.org Florida state House Republicans have passed a bill that would repeal a gun violence prevention law that was enacted five years ago in response to the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. On Friday, the state House passed House Bill 1543, by a count of 69 to 36. The bill would lower the age limit to buy rifles or "long" guns (which includes assault rifles) to 18… |
(2023-05-03). Texas Bill Would Let Secretary of State Undo Elections in Largest Dem-Run County. truthout.org Republican lawmakers in the Texas state Senate have advanced a bill that would allow the state Secretary of State to overturn election results specifically in Harris County, a Democratic Party stronghold and the most populous county in the state. Under the terms of the bill, the Texas secretary of state — a position that has been held by Republicans for decades in the state — would have the… |
(2023-05-03). Trump Facebook Ad Attacks Biden Using Images That Occurred During Trump Era. truthout.org A recent ad created by a super PAC for Donald Trump and shared by the former president's official Facebook page purports that Americans were "better off" under his watch than they are under current President Joe Biden, depicting a series of pictures meant to stir up feelings of fear and xenophobia in viewers. Some images in the ad, however, supposedly depicting events from Biden's time in office… |
(2023-05-03). Body lotions, cleaning fluids and other commonly used products contain toxic chemicals, study finds. nationofchange.org These chemicals enter the surrounding environment as gases and can cause a host of health issues, including cancer.
(2023-05-03). MAGA FBI Ex-Supervisor Who Told January 6 Mob To Kill Capitol Police Is Arrested. moguldom.com A former special agent supervisor for the FBI, the top U.S. security service and No. 1 federal law enforcement agency, has been arrested in connection with the January 6 riot, where he allegedly encouraged other rioters to kill officers protecting the Capitol that day. Jared Wise was with the FBI as a special agent and …
(2023-05-03). Russia: 2 Drones Attempted To Take Putin Out In Moscow, Deemed Terrorist Attack. moguldom.com Russia said it thwarted two drones in an attack to assassinate President Vladimir Putin in Moscow's Kremlin Tuesday night, blaming Ukraine without evidence and threatening retaliation for what some on social media described as a false flag operation lacking in credibility. Ukrainian presidential spokesman Serhiy Nykyforov dismissed the attack allegations, saying, "We have no information …
(2023-05-03). Active Shooter On The Loose In Midtown Atlanta, At Least 1 Dead. moguldom.com Atlanta police have identified a suspect who they said was still at large as of 2: 46 p.m. after one person was shot dead and four were injured, three critically, on Wednesday afternoon in an Atlanta hospital. The Atlanta Police Department asked area residents to stay inside, saying it was investigating "an active-shooter situation" in the area of …
(2023-05-03). Ohio Nazis harass another drag story hour, screaming, 'There will be blood!'. peoplesworld.org 
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Fascist goons screaming "There will be blood" gathered to threaten another LGBTQ event in Ohio, all under the watchful protection of local police. On Saturday, April 29, Kaleidoscope Youth Center and Land Grant Brewing hosted their second annual Drag Brunch, a free admission event with 100% of proceeds donated for the support of LGBTQ …
(2023-05-03). After the peak: As financial crisis expands, so does the streaming TV wasteland. peoplesworld.org 
What is the state of streaming television and serial series in the wake of last year's Netflix devaluation and this year's recent bank crisis? That was a question that was not addressed specifically at the Series Mania festival in Northern France this year—perhaps the world's largest television festival—but how to survive in an industry in …
(2023-05-03). Rerunning Biden's Blunderland, "I'm Running for Reelection" globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). How Pfizer Bribes Led to Vaccine Mandates. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Hypocritical outrage: What's wrong with burning flag of an Apartheid State? mronline.org 
On Wednesday a Montréal teenager filmed himself taking five Israeli flags attached to the outside fence of Hebrew Foundation School in the borough of Dollard-des-Ormeaux (DDO). With Arabic music playing in the background, he subsequently burned them.
(2023-05-03). #LetHerSpeak: Rep. Zooey Zephyr and supporters defy anti-trans bigots. mronline.org On April 26, the far-right-dominated Montana state legislature in Helena censured the state's first elected trans representative, Zooey Zephyr, after silencing her for several days and threatening her with expulsion.
(2023-05-03). A Texas Prison Guard Placed a Woman in Isolation for Talking About Abortion. scheerpost.com 
Legal experts told The Nation it's not illegal. But that didn't stop one guard from moving a woman to extreme isolation after sharing sexual health information.
(2023-05-03). Don't Laugh, There Is a Policy Solution to the Problem of American Journalism. scheerpost.com 
By Mark Lloyd / Original to ScheerPost If we can't figure out a way to pay local reporters then, as a country, we're only left with that many more blind spots to where the bull is happening. You hear about all these newsrooms getting cuts. That's every article that Tamara has been sending me the …
(2023-05-03). Now Reintroduced, The Kids Online Safety Act is Still A Huge Danger to Our Rights Online. scheerpost.com 
KOSA's burdens will affect adults, too, who will likely face hurdles to accessing legal content online as a result of the bill.
(2023-05-03). Private Equity is Out of Control and Looting America. This Prosecutor Says We Can Fix It. scheerpost.com 
In his new book, "Plunder: Private Equity's Plan To Pillage America," Brendan Ballou, a federal prosecutor who served as Special Counsel for Private Equity in the Justice Department's Antitrust Division, outlines the dangers of a trillion-dollar industry that hardly anyone understands. He explains how Americans can fight their harmful practices.
(2023-05-03). Tesla Plans to Build Huge Factory in Mexican City Struggling With Water Scarcity. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-03). US House Members Unveil Stock Trading Ban. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-03). Who Is Fighting Whom in Sudan? scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-03). The Pending WW III Resolution in Congress to Defend Ukraine Against Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). First Republic: The collapse and the crisis. liberationnews.org 
In other words, the collapse of First Republic Bank is a sign of the rot at the center of capitalist economics and politics; the response to its collapse speaks directly to the class war being waged right out in the open by the capitalist class.
(2023-05-03). Hundreds march in Minneapolis on International Workers Day. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On May 1, International Workers Day, approximately 500 people marched in support of immigrant workers, unions and indigenous sovereignty, in the East Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis. | On a very windy day, hundreds gathered together in front of the Minneapolis Public Schools Adult Education Center, where just over a year ago the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers were striking. The crowd listened to speakers including Rachel Thunder from the American Indian Movement, William Martinez of the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee, Greg King of the Interfaith Coalition on Immigration, a…
(2023-05-03). Milwaukee: Hundreds march for immigrant rights on May Day. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – As has been the case all spring across the Midwest, cold rain and winds greeted hundreds of youth, workers and trade unionists, community organizers and faith leaders on May 1 as they gathered outside the headquarters of Voces de la Frontera (VDLF) for their annual May Day "Day Without Latinx and Immigrants'' action. All told, more than 400 people joined the ensuing march that ended downtown at Zeidler Square. | The primary demands of this year's rally and march related to a number of campaigns being organized by VDLF and their student arm, Youth Empowered in the Struggle (YES). The…
(2023-05-03). Reproductive Justice Action Milwaukee calls for protests on the 1-year anniversary of Roe v. Wade overturn. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – At a press conference on the evening of April 30, members of Reproductive Justice Action Milwaukee (RJAM) and Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) addressed local media with a call to action for people in Milwaukee and around the country to mobilize on June 24, the day that marks a year since the overturning of Roe. | Haley McNeil, the logistics and finance chair for RJAM, said that the Dobbs decision, "left the majority of the country without access to legal abortion care due to trigger laws. The people most impacted by this are working-class Black and brown people. Without access to legal…
(2023-05-03). Selected Articles: Turbo Cancer Leukemia: Children From Ages 11 to 21 Are Dying Within Hours or Days of Cancer Diagnosis. globalresearch.ca 
By Leukemia is a broad term for cancers of the body's blood-forming tissues, including the…
(2023-05-03). 'Nunca más' significa defender a nuestros vecinos inmigrantes. peoplesworld.org 
Imagina por un momento que llevas a tu hijo y a su amigo a un partido de fútbol. De repente, las luces parpadean detrás de ti. Te detienes e inmediatamente, agentes de ICE con armas rodean tu auto y te gritan que mantengas las manos en alto. Han estado rastreando al amigo de su hijo …
(2023-05-03). Thousands of graduands celebrate at Imperial's biggest ever graduation. imperial.ac.uk It is a day of celebration for thousands of Imperial postgraduate students who will graduate at the iconic Royal Albert Hall today.
(2023-05-03). Researcher using maths to study social networks named Schmidt Science Fellow. imperial.ac.uk Imperial's Sahil Loomba plans to take advantage of the interdisciplinary focus of his Schmidt Science Fellowship to expand his public health research.
(2023-05-03). Judge Denies Zooey Zephyr's Legal Bid to Return to Montana House. truthout.org A Montana judge on Tuesday rejected Rep. Zooey Zephyr's legal bid to return to the state House, a decision that the transgender lawmaker decried as a "dangerous and undemocratic continuation" of Republicans' attempts to silence anyone who speaks out against their attacks on marginalized groups and efforts to roll back basic rights. Zephyr, who Montana Republicans silenced and barred from the state… |
(2023-05-03). Protests Erupt Against US Military Exercises In The Philippines. popularresistance.org This past month, more than 3,000 U.S. and Filipino soldiers participated in a three-week live-fire military exercise called Balikatan, which included a drill to blow up a mock Chinese warship in the South China Sea. | The exercises coincided with the U.S. Navy's sailing a guided-missile destroyer, the USS Milius, within 12 miles of Mischief Reef in the Spratly Islands near the Philippines, over which China claims sovereignty. | The Biden administration's two-pronged show of force followed President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s decision to expand U.S. access to Filipino military bases—which are really U.S. bases…
(2023-05-03). U.S. and Ukraine: Sending Arms or Twisting Arms? fpif.org The Biden administration has tried to strike a balance between helping Ukraine expel Russian invaders and avoiding a potentially catastrophic showdown with the Kremlin. That balance will become increasingly difficult to maintain in 2023.
(2023-05-03). From yellow journalism to China bashing, the media's enduring role in promoting war. mronline.org 
In 1935, the Congress of American Writers was held in New York City, followed by another two years later. They called on 'the hundreds of poets, novelists, dramatists, critics, short story writers and journalists' to discuss the 'rapid crumbling of capitalism' and the beckoning of another war.
(2023-05-03). Private Equity Is Out Of Control And Looting America. popularresistance.org One of my favorite NYC restaurants had become understaffed and dirty — a shadow of its former self. I learned an interesting fact: a couple of years ago, a private equity firm had bought the local chain. The same type of firm that had already ruined my beloved neighborhood grocer. The kind that was rapidly taking over vet clinics, dental offices, and gyms on every block — though you wouldn't know it unless you did some sleuthing. | Price hikes, deteriorating conditions, and poor service — along with a certain slickness of marketing — could be signs that ownership of a business you count on…
(2023-05-03). Knee Deep in the Big Muddy, but the Roberts Court says it'll push on. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—When U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts refused to testify to senators about the Supreme Court's ethics, he justified it by citing the "separation of powers." But there was one other reason, investigations show, that may have made Roberts reluctant: His spouse, Jane Sullivan Roberts, works for an attorney search firm, Macrae Inc. And on past …
(2023-05-03). Starbucks in the soup with the NLRB again. peoplesworld.org 
AUGUSTA, Ga.—Remember Jaysin Saxton? The National Labor Relations Board's Atlanta regional office is going to bat against Starbucks and for him, big time. Saxton was one of two Starbucks workers who followed company founder and former CEO Howard Schultz to the Senate Labor Committee witness chair in early April hearings on the coffee chain's rampant …
(2023-05-03). Bernie Sanders Is Once Again Trying to Raise the Minimum Wage. truthout.org Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) is embarking on his latest campaign to raise the federal minimum wage, setting up a potential legislative battle that could force conservative members of the Democratic caucus who voted against raising the minimum wage to shift or defend their position as they seek reelection. In 2021, the House passed legislation to raise the minimum from $7.25 to $15 an hour… |
(2023-05-03). Russian Strikes Across Frontlines Destroy Hundreds of Tons of Ukrainian Munitions: Attrition Limiting Ukraine's Ability to Sustain War. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Workers' Struggle in Canada: National Populism or Plurinational Socialism? orinocotribune.com By B R Pal — May 1, 2023 | The working-class movement in Canada is very weak in its current state, following decades of neoliberalism and the Red Scare of the previous Cold War. For those looking for a dissident alternative to the hegemony of global finance on Bay Street, right-wing populism is increasingly filling this space. | The Establishment left is essentially that, established and tied at the hip with Liberalism, too domesticated to fight for any substantive gains in material conditions for working class or colonized people. As a result, in the decade and a half since the 2008 financial crisis, right-…
(2023-05-03). Palestine Action Blockade UAV Tactical Systems; Day Two Of The Siege. popularresistance.org On Day Two of The Siege, four activists used lock-ons to block both roads which lead to the factory of Elbit subsidiary, UAV Tactical Systems. Completely cutting off access, the activists have put their bodies in the way and their liberties on the line, in determination that Elbit cannot be allowed to make their drone technologies in Leicester, not today nor any day to come. More developments are expected through the day, as scores continue to mobilise against UAV Tactical Systems in solidarity with the victims of Elbit weaponry in Palestine and elsewhere. | With the south-side entrance already occupied — t…
(2023-05-03). What China Is Really Playing at in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Depleted Uranium: Courts Accept Cancer Risk Denied by Army. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Threats to the hegemony of the dollar. mronline.org 
JANET Yellen, the U.S. treasury secretary, has finally acknowledged what has been obvious to most people for quite some time, namely that the imposition of sanctions against countries that the U.S. is hostile to, runs the risk of jeopardizing the hegemony of the dollar as the world's reserve currency.
(2023-05-03). What is behind Republican attacks on transgender people? peoplesworld.org 
Montana Republicans have blocked Democratic transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from participating in a debate over proposed restrictions on transgender youth. Zephyr, a first-term Democrat from Missoula and the first openly transgender woman elected to the Montana legislature, hasn't been allowed to speak on the state house floor since last Tuesday, when she told Republican colleagues they would have …
(2023-05-03). Who follows loser Trump? Can yapping yahoos cohere after endless havoc? nationofchange.org Great crises loom for party backers —/ Who corrals berserk bushwhackers?>
(2023-05-03). In Canada We Must Say: Give Peace a Chance. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). A Look Into a Favela of Peace. america.cgtn.com 
We're in the capital of Brazil, the largest county in Latin America, and we've been talking about science and technology. How they can help fight poverty, but our next story is about improving the quality of life with a strong sense of community. Miuda Valls …
(2023-05-03). Brazil Targeting the Inequality Gap with Science. america.cgtn.com 
Brazil has the largest economy in Latin America, but at the same time, its poverty rate remains high. According to the official statistics agency, in 2021, Brazil had over 62 million people experiencing poverty and almost 20 million enduring extreme poverty. Can science, innovation, and …
(2023-05-03). Riding Ecuador's Political Instability. america.cgtn.com 
Latin America has seen a wave of political instability lately, with violent street protests in early 2023. There have also been fierce confrontations between presidents and legislature. What happens to countries when a president is fighting for survival and political friction interferes with his ability …
(2023-05-03). Proletariat of the proletariat: Women's unpaid labor. mronline.org 
The pandemic brought the spotlight on many of the wrongs of capitalism, among them the issue of unpaid labor.
(2023-05-03). The Debt Ceiling Debate Is a Manufactured Crisis. Tax the Wealthy What They Owe. truthout.org We are now somewhere between one and three months away from the U.S. hitting its debt ceiling limit, running out of accounting gimmicks and being unable to pay its bills. The exact day when the U.S. will run out of cash isn't known, since ongoing revenue streams are always something of a matter of informed guesswork, but the Treasury estimates it's very soon. Earlier this year… |
(2023-05-03). A Worldwide Anti-Imperialist Left: Why it is Needed, and What it Must Do (Paper). orinocotribune.com By Alan Freeman and Radhika Desai — May 1, 2023 | Capital organises globally yet workers do not. As the US-led NATO powers escalate the Ukraine conflict into a new world war, this imbalance is becoming intolerable. | This paper presents the case for a worldwide anti-imperialist Left, representing ordinary people committed to a just and peaceful multipolar world order. This will serve both the national interest of every country, and the general interest of humanity. | We base our case on an…
(2023-05-03). Obama's Broken Promises in Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Biden Officials Are Backing Another "Climate Bomb" Fossil Fuel Project in Alaska. truthout.org Biden administration officials are seeking to revive yet another major fossil fuel project in Alaska that climate advocates are warning would have 10 times the emissions impact of another recently-approved fossil fuel project in Alaska, infuriating climate advocates and experts. Despite blaring warnings about the significant dangers of approving new fossil fuel projects from climate scientists… |
(2023-05-03). Congressmen To Mix With Leader of FPàñ, a Party Founded by Nazis. splcenter.org At CPAC Hungary this week, Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona and Rep. Barry Moore of Alabama will speak alongside a global collection of radical-right figures, including the leader of an Austrian political party founded by Nazi SS officers.
(2023-05-03). Jorge Rodríguez: Workers' Income Will No Longer Deteriorate. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela's National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, said that "the National Government responsibly established the indexation of workers' income so that now the income does not deteriorate." He made this statement during the parliamentary session on Wednesday, referring to the presidential announcement made on Monday regarding the adjustment of the warfare and food bonuses distributed to Venezuelan workers and increased to the equivalent of $70. | Rodríguez explained that the main factor causing the deterioration of workers' income is inflation, "let's wait for next month when you receive your indexe…
(2023-05-03). Venezuela Blasts White House for Handover of CITGO to Opposition. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro repudiated the recent resolution signed by the United States government to hand over the Venezuelan company CITGO to "an unknown management group" of a far-right opposition sector belonging to the Unitary Platform. | "On behalf of the people of Venezuela, we reject and repudiate, indignantly, the theft of CITGO by the United States government and the Unitary Platform of Venezuela," said the head of state at the International Workers' Day rally held in Caracas on Monday, May 1. | Maduro described the US resolution as a blatant theft of CITGO—"a company estimated at $8 bil…
(2023-05-03). Venezuela Increases Workers' Benefits to $70/Month. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, announced through a video that Venezuela would increase citizens' "warfare" benefits to the equivalent of 30 US dollars (USD) a month and their food credits (Cestaticket) to the equivalent of USD 40/month. This will result in workers' total monthly benefits reaching the equivalent of USD 70/month in addition to their regular wages, which have been heavily impacted by the US and European economic warfare on socialist Venezuela and the consequent economic crisis. | The adjustment was announced on Tuesday, May 2, by President Maduro. A day earlier, on International Workers…
(2023-05-03). 3 May, Montreal: Glory to the Martyr, Sheikh Khader Adnan. samidoun.net 
This action is organized by multiple Montreal-based groups: Montréal — Wednesday 3 May Métro Guy-Concordia — 5: 30 pm Call to action — Unity of destiny and loyalty to the martyrs in all of Palestine, from its river to its sea and its diaspora. Join us as we stand to honour the life of Sheikh Khader …
(2023-05-03). Dallas activists revive 1934 Teamsters tactic with 'flying pickets' at Starbucks store. peoplesworld.org 
May Day Worker's Correspondence from Dallas, Texas: On May Day 2023, activists in Dallas celebrated by helping to organize "flying pickets" at different Starbucks stores across the metro area. The group included members of the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans, and the Young Active Labor Leaders, and the Communist Party USA's Dallas-Fort Worth Club. We …
(2023-05-03). Hold the Line: A Feature Interview with Canada Truckers Leader Tamara Lich. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Israeli officials demand more bloodshed. electronicintifada.net Israeli missiles kill Palestinian in Gaza following death of hunger striker.
(2023-05-03). How union members honor workers Memorial Day. nationofchange.org April 28 is Workers Memorial Day in America and the Day of Mourning in Canada, a time to remember those killed, injured, or sickened at work.
(2023-05-03). Over 300 Missourians rally in support of trans rights at State Capitol. liberationnews.org 
Demonstrators opposed an order meant to stop gender affirming care to any trans people, including adults.
(2023-05-03). Fourth Killer of George Floyd Found Guilty. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-05-03). Temple University Strike Offers Lessons For Academic Labor Organizers. popularresistance.org On Jan. 31 of this year, the Temple University Graduate Students' Association (TUGSA) launched the first strike in their 25-year history. The decision to strike came as a result of years of organizing that largely began in 2020, after Temple's decision to force in-person classes in the fall of 2020 led to a completely preventable COVID-19 outbreak. Striking for 42 days, graduate student-workers faced cuts to their health insurance, threats to lose tuition remissions, and more. Nevertheless, TUGSA persevered, winning a new contract that raised wages and eliminated Temple's wage-tier system for graduate student-wor…
(2023-05-03). Pro-war Propagandists Try to Shut Down All Dissent. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Protesters blockade White House correspondents dinner over Biden's broken climate promises. nationofchange.org This past weekend, the newly formed Climate Defiance group made it a bit harder to get in.
(2023-05-03). Dallas activists revive 1934 Teamsters tactic with 'flying pickets' at Starbucks stores. peoplesworld.org May Day Worker's Correspondence from Dallas, Texas: On May Day 2023, activists in Dallas celebrated by helping to organize "flying pickets" at different Starbucks stores across the metro area. The group included members of the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans, and the Young Active Labor Leaders, and the Communist Party USA's Dallas-Fort Worth Club. We …
(2023-05-03). Food crisis becoming the new normal. actionaidusa.org The leaders of development agencies and big donors, such as the EU and the United States, gathered today to comment on the Global Report on Food Crises 2023, which is dramatically alarming. In the words of the World Bank Director during the launch: "food crises, once exceptional, are becoming the new normal." In 2022, 258…
(2023-05-03). Debunking Kiev & Blinken's Latest Lie That Russia Staged A False Flag Attack Against Putin. thealtworld.com
(2023-05-03). US Sells 400 Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles to Taiwan — Will it Make a Difference? thealtworld.com — The US Harpoon anti-ship missiles will not reach Taiwan until 2029, several years after US planners believe the window of opportunity to wage a conflict with China will close; | — Long-range anti-ship missiles require naval radar or aircraft to acquire targets, but US war planners believe such assets of Taiwan will be destroyed within the first few days of any armed conflict; | — China has other ways of imposing a blockade on the island province of Taiwan including targeting ports and ships attempting to enter or leave them with missiles, submarines are also an option; | — It is likely the s…
(2023-05-03). The future of highways: 'Rip It Up' gains ground. canada.constructconnect.com Urban expressways "gobble up land where great neighbourhoods can be" and divide and sterilize vast swaths of the city.
(2023-05-03). Russian forces intercepted American JDAM guided bomb. plenglish.com Moscow, May 3 (Prensa Latina) Russian air defense systems intercepted for the first time a US-made JDAM guided bomb in the area of the special military operation, Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov announced today.
(2023-05-03). Sudan: Popular movement demands civilian rule. workers.org 
April 30 ‚àí Reports from Sudan's largest seaport, Port Sudan, located on the Red Sea, describe a chaotic scene of thousands of migrant workers and their families attempting to leave the country in order to escape a conflict between two military factions fighting for control of the government. Sudan borders . . . |
(2023-05-03). Boluarte regime signs $770K lobby contract with U.S. PR firm. kawsachunnews.com
(2023-05-03). Fisheries Workers, Cut For Organizing, File Labor Board Charges. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-03). Pending U.S. Congressional Resolution on War Against Russia. theduran.com
(2023-05-03). De-Dollarization Kicks Into High Gear By: Pepe Escobar. midwesternmarx.com The US dollar is essential to US global power projection. But in 2022, the dollar share of reserve currencies slid 10 times faster than the average in the past two decades. It is now established that the US dollar's status as a global reserve currency is eroding. When corporate western media begins to attack the multipolar world's de-dollarization narrative in earnest, you know the panic in Washington has fully set in.The numbers: the dollar …
(2023-05-03). Russian communists: Russia is fighting neo-nazism in Ukraine By: CPRF. midwesternmarx.com CPRF rebuts ahistorical assertion that Russia's involvement in the Ukraine war is as an aggressive imperialist power. The following article was written in reply to remarks by the Communist Party of Greece's international department: 'On the imperialist war in Ukraine and the position of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation' by the international department of the CPRF in May 2022.The video above shows communist fighters in the Donbass in 2015 raising the S …